Why She Stayed

Ep. 49: Unpacking Control, Possessiveness, & Stalking


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On this episode, Mandy shares her survivor story about how she met her abuser at a young age and was quickly swept into a relationship where possessiveness, monitoring, and the pressure to be "perfect" were constant. We will discuss what made this cycle so confusing and the challenges she faced while leaving including having to record conversations just to keep track of her own memory.



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Why She StayedBy Grace Stuart

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