The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook

Isla, thank you so much for this work you’re doing as somebody who tries to support women coming out of domestic violence services are really really lacking. Thank you for bringing awareness, and hopefully this will open eyes and doors to help those who have been so abused and hurt by these people keep up the good work.

As a survivor of Narcissistic Abuse with parents and partners it’s chilling listening to the things Sam has done. It’s like listening to Someone tell a story about my last relationship. It makes me sick to know how many of them are out there. But also helped me for the first time feel seen. “Ann” in the story tells of Things I went through as well just a different perpetrator. They are so sick. I’m sure mine was a pedo and I know he molested his child maybe both of them. It makes you feel dirty that you were ever with someone like this. I hope his wife gets arrested too bc she is just as evil. Idk how no one sees she’s the ring leader grooming him. Telling him how to act. He’s too stupid only book smart. A very sick and gross couple. Thank you to all the women who came forward to be a voice for all of us. I feel just like Ann when she asked if you believe her. My ex had me arrested for Defending myself against his physical assault and I didn’t speak to the cops I just cried saying they wouldn’t believe me. Bc no one ever has.

I’ve listened to Isla’s first three series and endorse them all — exceptional journalism, fully deserving of the accolades they’ve earned. I’ve not yet finished this one. If I’m honest, it was the hardest for me to get into probably because of my cynicism around the ‘Hollywood-connected’ origin of it, but knowing the quality and meaning of Isla’s work, I stayed with it — and it just gets better and better. The research alone is exhaustive, and so is the emotional work of telling stories with victims who are very much alive and living with what happened. The nuance and detail is incredible. Isla’s preparation is an achievement in and of itself. Her editing is especially strong. Hearing Sam give different versions of the “truth” about his own background, cut together so clearly, exposing lie after lie, is especially effective. Having worked in the industry, I’m also amazed by how much Isla does herself — reporting, researching, producing, editing. I knew from her television work that she was immensely talented. Independent journalism seems to have given us the chance to see the full extent of that talent, determination and range. I’ll stay loyal as long as she continues to make content! I hope those who have not yet started listening will have a listen and go back to the beginning for all four. Go Isla go 👏

Proof, receipts, real & proper journalism to catch a narcissistic predator!! I hope this ends up putting Sam V behind bars for LIFE. He absolutely deserves to receive the justice he deserves from all the damage he caused victims! Monsters do exist and this women has cornered him with FACTS.