This episode is for you if you are suffering (in silence or if you feel everyday is a battle for your self worth), in a relationship gone bad or has been bad for years.
Shannon Petrovich, LSCW, LISAC, BCD is an expert in the complex world of toxic relationships.
This is an especially important interview in light of the many studies highlighting how common it is for women to be the victims of verbal abuse, diminishment, and feelings of shame due to a toxic relationship. This can be from a partner, family member, or even an adult child.
According to the American Psychological Association, “One nationally representative study showed that 27% of Americans are actively estranged from at least one family member.”