Why She Stayed

On this episode we discuss topics of emotional & verbal abuse, abusers who initiate "breakups" as a form of manipulation, hoovering, anxiety they create, and how you can be pushed to a point of reacting to their mistreatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we are talking about Claire's story and why it's so hard to break free from an abuser and then keep up the strength to stay gone. We also discuss projection, monitoring, accusing, and how they try to pull you back in and make you second guess your decision to leave at every turn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Tatenda Mandingwa and I have an open conversation about the insidious parts of abuse, questions you can ask yourself to gain clarity, and what spiritual abuse can look like. Tatenda's IG: @tatendamandingwa My IG: @gracestuart26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, I'm joined by my guest Maureen where we talk about her domestic violence story and the importance of calling abuse by name. We talk about the cognitive dissonance that happens when you are trapped in the cycle of abuse and how she eventually was able to identify what was truly happening to her. Maureen's Instagram: @themaureenmurphy TW: emotional abuse, SA, other sensitive topics....

Today I am joined by Abuse Educator and DV Advocate , Eleni. We discuss commonly asked questions to provide you with education, strength, and understanding. Eleni's Instagram: @no_narcsense Tiktok: @nonarcsense Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Lex will be sharing her domestic violence story and how the early warning signs of control and manipulation escalated over time and lead to a kidnapping incident by her abuser that she survived. Lex now has a passion for DV advocacy and speaks out to help people recognize the signs. Her social media pages are: Instagram: @lexruhlen TikTok: @lexlittlepickle Trigger Warning: Physica...

On this episode I am joined by my guest Lauren who shares her story of domestic violence and how she finally broke free from a powerful, addictive, and confusing cycle. TW: emotional abuse, physical abuse, descriptions of SA My Instagram: @gracestuart26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we will discuss more of your most commonly asked questions about how to know if it's abuse, how to reassure yourself that it is that bad, smear campaign tactics, coercion, and staying strong through it all. IG: @gracestuart26 TikTok: @gracestuart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I am joined by Dr. Christine Cocchiola & Amy Polacko to discuss what coercive control is and how it plays out in the family court system where women are often FRAMED by their abuser as being the one to blame and how education about the "abuser's playbook" can help speak real change. Their new book "FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld" is available now for pre-order in...

As a 22-year-old, Nadine never could have understood what she was committing to when marrying Jordan Belfort, the fraudulent stockbroker infamously known as the Wolf of Wall Street. Through surviving her own trauma bond, she discovered the increasing need for therapists who are informed on domestic violence, trauma bonding, and so much more. She returned to school at the age of 39 to become a lice...

This week Stephanie will be sharing her story of how emotional and financial abuse escalated slowly over time and led to a violent attack in the home where she almost lost her life. We discuss the details of that day, what life looked like leading up to the tragedy, and how she is a survivor and an overcomer today. Stephanie's TikTok: @stephaniejbond Website: Stephaniejbond.com Hosted on Acast. Se...

On this episode I am joined by my guest Kia Lee where we will be discussing topics such as red flags, coercion, emotional abuse, escalation to physical abuse, and the mental turmoil/ cognitive dissonance involved in an abusive relationship. Kia's website is: https://kia-lee.com/ Her Instagram is @lighthousesurvivor Kia's book is "Lighthouse: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse Hosted on Acast. See acast....

In this episode I will be speaking about the tactics an abuser may use to get you to stay, as well as the healing and mindset tips that helped me to be successful in leaving my abusive relationship permanently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, I am answering your most asked questions from Instagram about the cycle of abuse in an effort to bring you clarity and reassurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tanna shares her story of the many years of financial and emotional abuse she endured within a marriage and how she eventually broke free from the cycle and found healing on the other side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a Q&A style episode where I will be answering all of the questions you asked through Instagram. Any questions we did not cover, I will do in a part 2 episode at some point. All links discussed in the episode will be in my Linktree in my bio on both Tiktok and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, I have an in-depth conversation with Rachel, (a divorce and custody coach) about what it looks like to navigate pre-separation planning, as well as post-separation abuse while navigating the court system. Rachel shares so much valuable information on what you can practically expect, steps that can help you towards your desired outcome, and tips to stay strong & hopeful in the...

Today I am joined by my guest Pearl Velasquez (@resilient.therapy) where we will have an open conversation about healing from abuse. We cover topics such as rumination, dissociation, hypervigilance, building self-assurance, and more. Trigger warning- this episode also contains topics of SA and non-fatal strangulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, I'm joined by my guest Eleni who is a Certified Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate and author of the book "But They're So Nice: Unmasking Covert Abuse" . Her Tiktok is @nonarcsense and Instagram is @no_narcsense. In this episode, we discuss topics such as why the abuser does what they do, do they believe their own lies, tips to break the trauma bond, does therapy help or hurt, and...

Today I am joined by Jennifer Gardella who is a survivor of domestic violence, DV advocate, and author of the book "Listen for the Whispers of Abuse". On this episode we will discuss her journey before she realized what was happening, until her eventual escape and her current passion for DV advocacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.