1 - The Crime Was Coercion - The Setup Behind the Lovebomb

04/15/25 • 9 min

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He didn’t raise a fist.

But he raised doubt.

In this debut episode, host Stella Pierson unpacks how narcissistic abuse starts—not with violence, but with adoration. What feels like a fairytale is actually a setup: a psychological crime scene carefully disguised as love.

Stella takes listeners through her own story of lovebombing, gaslighting, financial control, and post-separation abuse—illustrating how coercive control operates in plain sight and why the justice system often fails to see it as a crime.

If you’ve ever questioned your reality, felt invisible bruises, or been told “it’s not abuse if he didn’t hit you”—this episode is for you.

Because some crimes don’t start with violence.

They start with love.

xx Stlz

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The LovebombedTM | Idealized, Devalued and Discarded by a NarcissistTM

It wasn’t true love. It was TRUE CRIME.TM

He didn’t raise a fist.

But he raised doubt.

If you’ve ever questioned your reality, felt invisible bruises, or been told “it’s not abuse if he didn’t hit you”—this episode is for you.

Because some crimes don’t start with violence.

They start with love.

xx Stlz

Brand & IP Notice:

The LovebombedTM | Idealized, Devalued and Discarded by a NarcissistTM

It wasn’t true love. It was TRUE CRIME.TM

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EPISODE 2: When Love Is a Setup – Crimes the System Missed & Why I Chose True Crime

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This wasn’t a breakup. It was a setup.

In this episode, Stella Pierson reveals why The Lovebombed is framed as a true crime podcast—and not relationship content. When love is used as a weapon and the system refuses to name it, survivors are left holding both the truth and the trauma.

Because coercive control is a pattern. A strategy. A crime.

Even when the courts won’t call it one.

IN THIS EPISODE:

•[00:00] The setup behind the illusion

•[05:00] What true crime really means

•[09:00] Lovebombing as psychological warfare

•[15:00] Crimes the system continues to miss

•[21:00] Why this podcast had to be more than healing

•[26:00] The rise of the Bombshells—and the reclaiming of truth

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

The information shared in this podcast is for educational, advocacy, and awareness purposes only. It reflects the lived experiences, research, and personal views of the host and is not intended to replace professional mental health, legal, or medical advice. While this podcast may discuss real systems, tactics, and survivor stories, no specific individuals or legal cases are named or referenced directly. Any similarities to real persons, living or dead, are purely coincidental.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please contact a licensed professional or support service.