In this episode of the Narrative Project, Caroline, Vicki, Katherine, and Dong-Anh discuss how the media normalizes toxic traits in relationships and romanticizes unhealthy relationships. They delve deeper into gaslighting and guilt tripping, and how abusers use this as a tool to have control in their relationships. They share their opinions on red flags to look out for before entering a relationship. To conclude, they end their conversation with how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected survivors of domestic violence, and ways in which folks can work as a community to support survivors.

Content warning: mention of domestic violence, emotional abuse, physical abuse, verbal abuse sexual assault, and physical assault.