When we have experienced abusive relationships, it can be challenging to trust ourselves and others. I remember feeling betrayed by myself, like how could I allow myself to be in something so toxic for so long? If I didn’t know better then, how could I trust myself to know better in the future?

Here is the shadow work prompt we explored in this episode:

“If I trust (this person/the good things that are happening), then…?” (what are you afraid will happen?)

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