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This episode references domestic violence and other mature themes.
[Lou’s Story Part 1/3]
Lou's story isn’t just about survival—it’s a battle cry of reclamation.
In this chapter she unravels the deeply personal account of her entanglement with John, her manipulative and abusive ex-boyfriend. The emotional wounds of their relationship left scars that refused to fade, but it was the unexpected moment of seeing him again years later that pulled her back into the shadows of her past. As the trauma resurfaced, Lou found herself grappling with questions she thought she had buried.
In retracing the steps of her formative years and confronting the weight of generational trauma, Lou begins to piece together a path toward recovery. But healing isn’t a straight line — it’s a labyrinth of pain, resilience, and startling realizations that could change everything.
All chapters are available ad free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/BrittaniArd
Share your story with Brittani.
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Sponsor information at https://brittaniard.com/sponsors
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By Brittani Ard3.7
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This episode references domestic violence and other mature themes.
[Lou’s Story Part 1/3]
Lou's story isn’t just about survival—it’s a battle cry of reclamation.
In this chapter she unravels the deeply personal account of her entanglement with John, her manipulative and abusive ex-boyfriend. The emotional wounds of their relationship left scars that refused to fade, but it was the unexpected moment of seeing him again years later that pulled her back into the shadows of her past. As the trauma resurfaced, Lou found herself grappling with questions she thought she had buried.
In retracing the steps of her formative years and confronting the weight of generational trauma, Lou begins to piece together a path toward recovery. But healing isn’t a straight line — it’s a labyrinth of pain, resilience, and startling realizations that could change everything.
All chapters are available ad free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/BrittaniArd
Share your story with Brittani.
Production of BDE Unlimited
Sponsor information at https://brittaniard.com/sponsors
___
RAINN Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network Helpline
https://rainn.org/about-rainn
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text 988
https://www.988lifeline.org
Childhelp Call or Text 800.422.4453
https://www.childhelphotline.org/
National Drug Helpline call 844.289.0879
https://www.drughelpline.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline
www.thehotline.com
Narcissist Abuse Resource
https://www.helpguide.org/
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