Hi Survivor to Thrivers, 

This month is Domestic Violence Awareness month or Sexual Violence Awareness month depending where you are in the world. 

This is the first episode for Season 4 2021, Survivor to Thriver podcast. 

I wanted to kick this off this LOVE BOMBING.
So many of us have experienced this as domestic violence survivors and victims.

1. Extravagant Gifts & Gestures
2. Over the top compliments 
3. Excessive communication 
4. Constant attention on them 
5. Demand commitment 
6. Resist your boundaries 
7. Make soul mate claims 
8. Say I love you real quick
9. Saying what you want to hear 
10. Making them feel like they are saving you 
11. Putting you on a pedestal
12. Make promises about the future
13. Move too fast 
14. Too good to be true feeling 
15. Bring up the bad times and how lucky you are to have them 
16. Want labels real quick 
17. Really needy because they "love you so much"
18. Different when in groups "you are their world"
19. Love everything you love 
20. All of sudden do everything you have nagged about to keep you 

I know I have experienced most of these love bombing techniques and I want to make sure you're aware of these signs as well. Together we can learn from each others experiences and educate ourselves more. 

This episode has been sponsored by the Empower with Ash Survivor to Thriver eBook. 
Sharing with you tips on how to thriver after your domestic violence experience. 
Grab a copy of the FREE eBook now at www.empowerwithash.com/ebooks 

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Ash x

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