She thought it was just heartbreak. But the cheating, the gaslighting, the emotional punishment. It was all part of a deeper pattern.

In this episode, our guest shares her experience surviving emotional abuse in a relationship that left her questioning her reality and blaming herself for someone else’s cruelty. From being repeatedly cheated on to being shut out of her own home, she walks us through the quiet ways control can take hold, and the long road to reclaiming your voice.

This is a story of recognizing harm, breaking the silence, and learning that love should never hurt like that.

Content warning: This episode includes discussions of emotional abuse and manipulation. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org.