Episode 6: I’m the “Crazy Ex.” Certified by Gaslighters Anonymous

You tell the truth, and suddenly you’re the problem.

The liar. The dramatic one. The “crazy ex.”

This episode exposes what really happens after you walk away from abuse—how the story gets rewritten, how friends disappear, and how the world believes the version that feels easier to hear.

It’s about the smear campaigns, the silence of people who stayed “neutral,” and the moment you realize defending yourself only keeps you trapped in their game.

Because when you stop fighting to clear your name, you start standing in it.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of abuse, trauma, and mental health struggles that may be distressing or activating for some listeners. Please listen with care.

Resources for Support

Abuse doesn’t discriminate—and neither do the resources that can help. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out.

National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.):

800-799-7233 | thehotline.org

(Free, confidential support for anyone in an abusive relationship—women, men, LGBTQIA+, teens, and more)

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):

800-656-HOPE | rainn.org

(24/7 support for sexual assault survivors of all genders)

Crisis Text Line:

Text HOME to 741741 (U.S.) for immediate, free support from trained crisis counselors

1in6 (for male survivors of sexual trauma):

1in6.org

(Support, therapy, and group resources specifically for men)

Male Survivor:

malesurvivor.org

(Education, peer support, and healing spaces for men who have experienced sexual abuse)

BetterHelp or Open Path Collective:

Online, low-cost therapy options for all genders

International Directory:

therapyroute.com or womensupportproject.co.uk

(Global support lists for emotional abuse, trauma, and domestic violence)