On this episode, Naomi shares about the cognitive dissonance she experienced when she was working as a victim crime advocate not realizing that she herself was experiencing coercive control, abuse within her own marriage. We talk about her journey to gain clarity, how she left with children, and her abuser's famous words: "But I never hit you".

Naomi's Instagram: @nar4124

My Instagram: @gracestuart26

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On this Episode, Liadan shares her abuse story and how confusion played a huge role in struggling to break free. We talk about continuous discarding as a form of abuse, triangulation, and how efficiently the abuser will turn the blame back onto you. This episode contains topics of emotional, verbal, & physical abuse.

Liadan's Instagram: @liadanmairegunter

Liadan's Website: https://www.therewiringlens.com/

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Nicole shares her abuse story of a 10+ year relationship/ marriage that included emotional, mental, financial, and escalating physical abuse. We discuss how the constant ups and downs felt like "whiplash" and how she ultimately left while her daughter was only 5 months old.

Guest information will be kept private for now. You can follow me on Instagram @gracestuart26 and Tiktok @gracestuart.

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On this episode I am joined by coercive control expert Dr. Christine Cocchiola. We discuss examples of how abuse can feel both hidden & obvious, how the perpetrator frames you as the "bad" one, & the dynamic when children are involved.

Dr. Cocchiola's website, books, & links:

FRAMED Book: https://narcfreepress.com/

Website: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/

Protective Parenting Program: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/services/for-parents/

Instagram: @dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol

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Sasha shares her story of how she found herself in an intense cycle of abuse with a man who claimed to be "trauma informed" and emotionally mature, but was actually abusing and causing massive confusion behind closed doors. We talk about feeling like they are your best friend and worst nightmare at the same time, how the stress of abuse affects your physical health, and why couples counseling can make matters worse.

Sasha's Website & Social Media:

www.OurSacredSpaceRiverside.com

Business Instagram: @OurSacredSpaceRiverside

Personal Instagram: @Lunallenawellness

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On this episode, my guest Cory shares her abuse story about how she survived a cycle of fast love bombing, being hurt by the same person who "rescues you", how your body will start to reject them, and how she found the strength to leave with a young child.

Follow Cory's Instagram: @coryannmichel

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During this episode, I will be answering your most commonly asked questions about abuse and healing. We discuss questions such as:

Can abuse be unintentional?

Do I owe my abuser one last conversation?

Best way to deal with the silent treatment

How to stop comparing yourself to the next person they are with

And more.

See more Q&As covered through my Instagram: @gracestuart26

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On this episode, Megan shares her abuse story of how isolation & accusations were slowly introduced, how abusers will put you in lose-lose situations, how it feels like we always need more "proof" to leave them, and how she eventually left for good.

Next episode will air on Tuesday, January 7th.

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On this episode I am joined by forensic psychologist Dr. Dana Anderson where we discuss the dangers of non-fatal strangulation, what it is, what "counts", why it matters, and answering your most commonly asked questions.

Dr. Anderson's website and social links:

Instagram: dr.dana_anderson

Tiktok: @killerpsychologist

Website: https://psychologydr.com/doctor-of-clinical-forensic-psychology/

https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/identifying-abuse/being-choked-during-sex-is-rising-in-popularity-among-young-people

https://www.familyjusticecenter.org/resources/survivors-perspective-the-impact-of-strangulation-during-sex-sexual-choking/

https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/domestic-violence-op-ed-column/after-four-strangulations-i-googled-domestic-abuse

https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/identifying-abuse/strangulation-is-the-highest-predictor-of-murder

https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/non-fatal-strangulation-is-what-domestic-violence-advocates-fear-the-most-right-now/

https://www.dangerassessment.org/DA.aspx

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On this episode I am joined by my guest Amanda where we discuss topics of emotional abuse, coercive control, sexual coercion and more. We also discuss how abusers use things like withdrawing or demanding intimacy as a way to control you and how porn use and spiritual manipulation can play a role in the cycle of abuse.

See my Instagram @gracestuart26 for more on guest information.

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