Some wounds aren’t visible.Before meeting Andrew, Kristen was trapped in a marriage marked by emotional abuse, manipulation, control, and eventually physical and sexual abuse. For a long time, she believed she didn’t deserve anything better.In this deeply personal episode of the Like a Diamond Podcast, Kristen shares the warning signs she ignored, what finally gave her the courage to leave, the healing process through therapy, and how those painful experiences ultimately transformed her life.If you’ve ever questioned your worth, felt trapped in a toxic relationship, or wondered whether healing is possible after abuse, we hope this conversation reminds you that you are not alone.In this episode• The red flags she ignored before marriage• Emotional abuse and controlling behavior• The cycle of abuse• Physical and sexual abuse within marriage• Finding the courage to leave• Healing through therapy• Learning her true worth• How pain became part of her transformation⸻If you or someone you love is in an abusive relationship, please know that help is available. Reaching out to a trusted friend, family member, counselor, or local support organization can be the first step toward safety and healing.⸻Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday as we share stories of ordinary people who became extraordinary through life’s greatest challenges.🌐 Websitehttps://likeadiamond.com📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/likeadiamondpodcast📘 Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/LikeADiamondPodcast🎵 TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@likeadiamondpodcast⸻Pressure.Heat.Transformation.You’re Like a Diamond.