Host Jake Deptula and former associate family court judge and family law attorney Michele Locke sit down with Kaitlyn, a domestic abuse survivor, from episode ten of lovelustfear, “We Didn’t Have Boundaries.” They discuss how trauma can disrupt memory, making it difficult for survivors to recall details and affecting their ability to seek justice effectively. They also explore how growing up in toxic environments can impair one's ability to trust gut feelings and make sound choices. The conversation also addresses the unique challenges faced by romantic partners of abuse survivors, highlighting the importance of empathy, patience, and open communication. 

topics | toxic relationships, domestic violence, trauma, legal system, healing, support, trauma, relationships, recalibrating instincts, toxic environments, trust, picker, broken picker, compassion, understanding, abuse, validation, court system, support, partners of trauma survivors, understanding, compassion, communication, safe space, education, forgiveness, triggers, boundaries, domestic violence

Kaitlyn - Episode Link

"We Didn’t Have Boundaries"

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear-kaitlyn-we-didnt-have-boundaries/id1735876283?i=1000658756399

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vQ4DO13Irvg50QWX74aZK?si=J0qsPr9aRhu1awFqQj6yfw

Michele Locke

https://www.michelelocke.com/

https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/

National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)

Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

Text: START to 88788 

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline

https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/

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