This week on the podcast, we focus on the topic of how to stay safe leaving an abusive spouse. We are happy to be joined again on the show by Tracy Malone, to talk us through the top ten tips for staying safe when leaving an abusive relationship. Tracy is an internationally recognized expert on both emotional abuse and narcissistic personality disorder, a narcissist abuse survival coach, an author, and is also a survivor of narcissistic abuse. 

We talk about creating a safety plan, gathering evidence, hotlines, notifying family and friends, and much more. These tips are practical and paramount in making sure you are safe. This episode may be a difficult conversation and topic for some, but above all else, if you are concerned about your safety, please contact your local authorities.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Tracy gives listeners a quick overview of what she does and how to contact her.
• Do not hesitate; in a situation where you fear for your life, call the police. 
• A note on recording in Colorado (where it is legal).
• Tracy shares the first tip for making sure you are safe: Create a safety plan.
• Second tip: Gather and keep evidence, it will be valuable at some point.
• Third tip: Reach out and seek help from available hotlines.
• Fourth tip: How to go about notifying friends and family.
• Fifth tip: The importance of changing routines and passwords, and that’s every possible password. 
• Sixth tip: Why you should, and can, obtain a restraining order. 
• Seventh tip: Be cautious about what you put out into the world, especially on social media.
• Eighth tip: Seeking professional help regarding your safety. 
• Ninth tip: Why staying alert is important.
• The tenth tip: Advice regarding safe communication. 

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

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