My name is Micke Petersson, and I’m a male survivor of covert narcissistic abuse.
For just a few years ago I didn’t even have words for what was happening to me. I just knew that I felt smaller, more confused, and more ashamed every year.
My book “Behind the Mask – Surviving a Covert Female Narcissist” is my personal story of living in a relationship that looked perfect from the outside, but was slowly destroying me from the inside.
In the memoir, I write about things like: - gaslighting that made me doubt my own memory and sanity - walking on eggshells and never knowing when the next silent treatment would come - how jealousy, control, and subtle put‑downs were hidden behind a “caring” facade - the stigma and shame of being a man in an emotionally abusive relationship
I don’t name or expose anyone. The focus is on: - putting words to experiences many of us struggle to explain - showing that men can also be victims of emotional and psychological abuse - making readers feel less alone, less “crazy”, and more validated in what they went through - and not writing in difficult academic terms or language.
If you have ever wondered: “Was it really abuse, or was it just me being too sensitive?”, this book is written for you.
I’ve also written a companion workbook for survivors of narcissistic abuse, with practical tools, exercises and checklists to support healing.
If you prefer more hands‑on guidance, you might like that book too.
I’d love to hear from you:
Do you read memoirs about mental health and trauma? What kind of survivor stories do you find most helpful or validating?
Thanks for reading and for the important work you do in this community.
My name is Micke Petersson, and I’m a male survivor of covert narcissistic abuse.
For just a few years ago I didn’t even have words for what was happening to me. I just knew that I felt smaller, more confused, and more ashamed every year.
My book “Behind the Mask – Surviving a Covert Female Narcissist” is my personal story of living in a relationship that looked perfect from the outside, but was slowly destroying me from the inside.
In the memoir, I write about things like:
- gaslighting that made me doubt my own memory and sanity
- walking on eggshells and never knowing when the next silent treatment would come
- how jealousy, control, and subtle put‑downs were hidden behind a “caring” facade
- the stigma and shame of being a man in an emotionally abusive relationship
I don’t name or expose anyone.
The focus is on:
- putting words to experiences many of us struggle to explain
- showing that men can also be victims of emotional and psychological abuse
- making readers feel less alone, less “crazy”, and more validated in what they went through
- and not writing in difficult academic terms or language.
If you have ever wondered: “Was it really abuse, or was it just me being too sensitive?”, this book is written for you.
I’ve also written a companion workbook for survivors of narcissistic abuse, with practical tools, exercises and checklists to support healing.
If you prefer more hands‑on guidance, you might like that book too.
I’d love to hear from you:
Do you read memoirs about mental health and trauma?
What kind of survivor stories do you find most helpful or validating?
Thanks for reading and for the important work you do in this community.
Best wishes,
Micke Petersson