Unbreak My Heart

In this episode you'll hear how Jessica reflects on abusive patterns in relationships, how they've effected her outlook on monogamy, sexual orientation and love. This conversation transitions from recognizing patterns to discovering what is truly holding her back from healing!

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It's the turn of the year, welcome to 2021! In light of the challenging times, I thought it'd be nice to hear from a speaker on anxiety and depression. Johann does a great job putting words around some personal elements that really inspire and express clarity and encouragement. To find more of his resources checkout: https://johannhari.com

I am inviting, you, yes you - to connect and participate in growing this show. You can become part of a support community, ask questions, provide feedback and even invest financially.

To connect with community, find me at: https://www.facebook.com/cheriunbreakmyheart

Visit www.patreon.com/unbreakmyheart to support me and invest in the show and receive some perks!

Ean had an epic trip planned to go to Ireland with close friends and bandmates. Then, enters, Lily. It was love at first sight and she agreed to travel abroad with him so they wouldn't have to be apart!

All was well until he got sick and couldn't go. While recovering, Ean sensed an invitation from a Greater Being, perhaps a Benevolent Father. He was confused. He knew what he wanted was different then what he felt was in his best interest. He couldn't explain it, and he couldn't say yes to Lily.

Listen to hear Ean's story of heartache and hope.

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Colleen's heartache carries both sorrow and wisdom. She loved her husband with all her heart. She loved the 3 girls from his previous marriage with all her heart. So much of her story with her ex is tied to the challenges of being the unwanted step-mom of a teen.

Her husband struggled with substance abuse and unfortunately, Colleen's love wasn't strong enough to overcome all the adversity that came her way. They eventually filed for divorce. At 65, she's single and carries her sorrow with grace and beauty.

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Albina was stunned after her divorce. At first, she thought God didn't come through for her. She threw caution to the wind and eventually found herself in a relationship with a Muslim man.

Despite their parents warnings that blending their faiths was going to be trouble, they forged forward. Eventually, her attitude and his temper almost cost Albina her life. Listen to find out how she navigated this complex love story! There's a positive ending to a scary and dark season of time.

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Merry found herself at a crossroads. She could stay the course with her husband even though he cheated. She could remain as his wife because he fought so hard to not lose her. Or, she could let go. She could end the relationship and navigate something different on her own.

This is a conversation about Merry navigating the unknown of letting go of her lifestyle, her marriage and embrace a different type of peace both for herself and her ex.

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It's really common to think and say to oneself - "I wish I would've said..." or "If only I could get this off my chest...".

We tend to withhold how we truly feel and the drama of that energy builds up in our bodies and minds - creating toxic thoughts and distance between us and those we care most about. We can retaliate with or are wounded by rejection and attack! Are you willing to pay the price for peace? Listen as Elizabeth shares how she found a miracle relationship after years of carrying hurt with a loved one.

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Bridget gave herself a pass in her 20's, "it's ok to party hard". She embraced a lifestyle that was wild - drugs, substance abuse and a delicate state of mental health were the norm for awhile.

She met a man at a bar and their connection was electrifying and unstable. They were on and off, he was fun and attractive, and she was madly in love - the quintessential bad boy!

He had an intervention to get sober. Simultaneously, this inspired her and took him away from her. Once he went into recovery, they lost contact. Listen as Bridget shares her story of unrequited love and healing through her own mental health.

Alyssa and her boyfriend got pregnant young and their family insisted they get married. Against their better judgement they agreed to follow through with this commitment.

Alyssa found herself struggling as her partner was not very supportive or present. She struggled as keeping up with being a Mom, going to school, work and being a wife.

When she no longer felt safe, she let go of the relationship. It's been an intense experience and now she's ready to explore healing and dating.

Has anyone ever caught you off-guard and wooed you? Anna met Sean while contra dancing, at first she didn't want to date him, but eventually, she changed her mind.

It was the end of college and her dream was to explore more of the world. Sean wanted to plant some roots and with Anna by his side. With an open heart and mind, also, against her better judgement - she accepted his invitation to move with him across the country!

Eventually, their incompatibility became undeniably clear. Anna's health was suffering due to the stress of their relationship. Something had to give and they found themselves going their separate ways.