In this powerful final episode of the “Reclaiming Your Voice After Narcissistic Abuse” series, host Darla Ridilla is joined by therapist, author, and couples counselor Raffi Bilek for a deep and insightful conversation about healing through healthy communication. With over a decade of experience helping couples reconnect and recover from hurt, Raffi shares practical tools and compassionate wisdom from his book The Couples Communication Handbook.

Together, Darla and Raffi explore:

• Why small disagreements escalate—and how to stop them before they do
• The myth of "never going to bed angry"
• How to use timeouts as a relationship-saving strategy
• What to do when your partner refuses to take space
• Navigating triggers, emotional flooding, and C-PTSD in real-life conflict
• How empathy, validation, and "I statements" can transform the way we communicate
• Dating again after abuse: building trust and green-flag communication

Whether you're in a relationship, healing from one, or preparing for a healthier future, this episode will empower you with real, human strategies for reclaiming your voice—and your peace.

🔗 Learn more about Raffi and grab his book at thecommunicationbook.com

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