TRIGGER WARNING: DOMESTIC VIOLENCEIn this episode of Habits You Love, host Kayla Fite speaks with Beatrice Cortes, a survivor of domestic violence who has turned her pain into purpose by founding a nonprofit and pursuing a career in psychology. They discuss the various forms of domestic violence, the challenges of leaving abusive relationships, and the importance of self-awareness and support systems in the healing process. Beatrice shares her personal journey, insights on recognizing red flags in relationships, and offers encouragement for those feeling stuck or hopeless.TakeawaysDomestic violence is not always physical; it can be emotional, psychological, or financial.Healing from abuse is a complex process that requires self-awareness.Recognizing red flags early can prevent deeper entanglements in toxic relationships.Support systems are crucial for those trying to leave abusive situations.The two-year mark after leaving an abusive relationship is often the most dangerous.Listening to your instincts is vital in recognizing unhealthy relationships.Resilience can be built through the experiences of overcoming abuse.It's important to have a safety plan when leaving an abusive relationship.Education and awareness about domestic violence can empower individuals.Not everyone is as hurtful as an abuser; there is hope for a better future.Keywordsdomestic violence, emotional abuse, psychological abuse, financial abuse, healing, support systems, advocacy, awareness, relationships, self-awarenessFollow and Connect with Beatrice HEREGet her amazing resources through her NonProfit Project30Five---This episode is sponsored by Air Doctor Pro! Go to ⁠www.airdoctorpro.com ⁠and use code HABITS to save up to $384 on the best air purifier on the market!---If you're loving these episodes, please subscribe and leave a review!Let's Connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kaylafite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@habitsyoulove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kaylafite.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Kayla is not a mental health professional. Kayla and Habits You Love is not a substitute or meant to be intended to diagnose, treat, or make medical claims. All content is for informational purposes only backed by Kayla's own research.This podcast is brought to you by Cloud10 and iHeart Radio.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices