Being quiet can make you likable, easy to be around… but it doesn’t make you safe.

In this video, I dive into the truth about silence, survival, and what it really costs to disappear so no one notices your inner life.

This isn’t self-help. It’s naming the thoughts women aren’t supposed to admit — and finally hearing the truth for yourself.

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Have you ever been praised for being quiet, agreeable, or easy to be around — only to realize it didn’t keep you safe?

In this episode, I unpack the hidden costs of silence: how being likable can make you invisible, how staying quiet can feel like survival, and why being “easy” isn’t the same as being protected.

This is not advice. It’s truth-telling. A confession. A recognition for anyone who’s ever felt overlooked, unseen, or underestimated.

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Toxic people don’t fear your anger. They fear the moment you stop being reachable. In this episode, I’m breaking down 7 silent behaviours that shut down manipulation fast — no over-explaining, no chasing closure, no emotional performance. Just quiet boundaries that change everything.

This podcast is for the rebels, the outsiders, the misunderstood — anyone who’s ever been told they’re “too much,” “weird,” or “broken.” It’s raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic. I share my story of surviving trauma, abuse, and society’s impossible expectations — not to inspire pity, but to give permission: you don’t need to fix yourself. You don’t need to heal to be worthy. You are already enough.

Toxic people don’t fear your anger — they fear the moment you stop being reachable.

In this video, I’m sharing 7 silent behaviours that make toxic people fear you, because these are the quiet shifts that shut down manipulation without yelling, begging, or over-explaining.

If you’ve been dealing with covert abuse, gaslighting, coercive control, or that constant feeling of “why do I always end up apologizing?” — this is for you.

In this video:

* Stop over-explaining

* Pause before you respond

* Let them be disappointed

* Don’t chase closure

* Hold boundaries without a speech

* Stay consistent (even when they test you)

* Walk away from the bait

If this hit you, hear me:

You’re not crazy. You’re not dramatic. You’re not alone.

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If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling foggy, guilty, and like you can’t trust your own memory, this episode is for you. I’m not a therapist—I’m a woman who lived it—and I’m sharing 15 real phrases that were used to make me doubt myself, plus what they’re really doing and how to start grounding back into your own reality. Because a fresh start doesn’t have to be dramatic… sometimes it’s just the moment you stop arguing with what you know you felt.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling foggy, guilty, and like you can’t trust your own memory? This video is for you.

I’m not a therapist—I’m a woman who lived it. Here are 15 real phrases (and versions of them) that were used to make me doubt myself, plus why they work and a few grounding steps that helped me start trusting myself again.

If you recognized these, you’re not “crazy.” You’re waking up.New year, fresh start—without the pressure.

If you’re in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services or a domestic violence hotline in your area.

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If you’ve ever said, “He never hit me… so why was I bleeding?” — this is for you.Because abuse doesn’t always show up as bruises. Sometimes it shows up as anxiety you can’t explain, a body that’s constantly on edge, brain fog, panic, insomnia, bleeding, pain, shutdown… and a version of you that slowly disappears while everyone else thinks you’re “fine.”In this video, I’m talking about the kind of harm that doesn’t always look like harm from the outside — covert control, emotional manipulation, gaslighting, and the way your body can keep the score even when you can’t “prove” anything happened.You’re not dramatic. You’re not crazy. And you’re not alone.Read the full post here: https://insidehersilence.substack.com/p/he...Listen to Inside Her Silence:iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-inside-...If this hit you, please consider liking, subscribing, and sharing — it helps more survivors find language for what they lived through.Content warning: This video discusses emotional abuse, coercive control, trauma responses, and physical symptoms (including bleeding). Please take care of yourself while watching.Not medical advice: I’m sharing personal experience and education for support and awareness — this isn’t medical or mental health advice, and it’s not a substitute for professional care.If you need help: If you’re in danger or feel unsafe, please reach out for help right now.Canada: 911 (emergency). Ontario: Assaulted Women’s Helpline 1‑866‑863‑0511 (TTY 1‑866‑863‑7868) https://www.awhl.org/US: 911 (emergency). National Domestic Violence Hotline 1‑800‑799‑SAFE (7233) https://www.thehotline.org/Outside Canada/US: Search “domestic violence hotline” + your country, or tell me your country and I’ll help you find the right resource.

He Never Hit Me — So Why Was I Bleeding? (Episode 3)

What if the person everyone admires is the one controlling your every move — and the damage doesn’t look like bruises, but it’s still real?

In this episode of Inside Her Silence, we talk about the abuse behind the charming smile: the quiet control, the mind games, the fear you can’t explain, and the way your body can start carrying what you’re trying to survive in silence.

In this episode, we cover:

Why “he never hit me” doesn’t mean you weren’t harmed

What coercive control can look like behind closed doors

The invisible injuries: stress, panic, exhaustion, and the toll on your body

The moment you start realizing it’s not love — it’s control

What healing can look like when you finally name it

If you’re listening and thinking, “This is me,” you’re not alone — and you’re not crazy.

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If this resonates, please follow/subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it.

If you are in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services or a trusted support line in your area.

The most dangerous kind of control doesn’t always look like violence. Sometimes it looks like charm. Like success. Like someone everyone trusts — while your life quietly shrinks behind closed doors.

In this episode of Inside Her Silence, we go into coercive control: how it starts, how it grows, and how it trains your nervous system to live in fear. We talk about the “small” moments that aren’t small at all — like needing permission for a glass of water — and why leaving is rarely one clean decision.

We also hold space for what happens after: the slow work of relearning freedom, rebuilding self-trust, and finding your way back to yourself.

If you’ve ever felt confused, small, or like you couldn’t explain what was happening — this episode is for you.