Today, Paul interviews me! Paul Colaianni brings his unique perspective as both a former emotionally abusive person turned healer. He shares that abusers often employ grooming tactics like mirroring their victim’s interests to gain trust before turning the tables to exert control. I recount my personal battle with emotional abuse. I describe how she lost touch with her intuition and began conflating my needs with those imposed by my partner.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:
🔹 Understanding how to differentiate between needs and wants in relationships
🔹 Learning the importance of maintaining individual identity within partnerships
🔹 Recognizing the value in honoring yourself while still caring for others

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