On this episode, Martha shares her story of enduring an abusive relationship that included many layers of mind games, emotional abuse, triangulation, and coercion. We discuss how abuser's attempt to reverse victim and offender at every turn and cause us to act in uncharacteristic ways the more they break us down.

Martha's Instagram: @marthacgagnon

Grace's Instagram: @gracestuart26

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On this episode, I am re-sharing my story to capture within one episode to discuss topics and themes that may help you recall things from your own experience or make new connections. Thank you to this incredible community and I look forward to this next year to come with all of you!

My Instagram and Resources:

Instagram: @gracestuart26

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.domesticshelters.org/

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Morgan shares her story of the constant mix of hot and cold behaviors of her abuser and how she did not know it was abuse for so long. We talk about the infidelity that took place and how victims are gaslit into not trusting the information that is right in front of them. We also speak about how Morgan found the strength to leave while 8 weeks pregnant with their third child and the challenges she faced post- separation.

Morgan's Coaching Page: @consideritjoylifecoach

Morgan's Website: https://www.consideritjoylifecoach.com/

Grace's Instagram: @gracestuart26

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On this episode, I am joined by Courtney Gilmartin who is a legal strategist and protective mom advocating for change in New Jersey & the family court system. We have a general discussion about entering the court system as a mother and provide some practical tips & resources to keep in your toolbox of information.

For further information & support you can check out these links:

NJ Protective Moms - Resource page has A TON of free resources

https://www.njprotectivemoms.org/resources

Holding Hope Foundation - offers scholarships to protective moms 

https://holdinghopefoundation.com/

Courtney's Booking Page 

https://calendly.com/courtneygilmartin

Monarch Consulting Group

https://www.monarchconsultinggrp.com/

Courtney's Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/courtney.gilmartin/

Grace's Instagram: @gracestuart26

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On this episode, Mandy shares her survivor story about how she met her abuser at a young age and was quickly swept into a relationship where possessiveness, monitoring, and the pressure to be "perfect" were constant. We will discuss what made this cycle so confusing and the challenges she faced while leaving including having to record conversations just to keep track of her own memory.

Mandy's TikTok: @m__seale

No Instagram Provided

Grace's Instagram: @gracestuart26

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On this episode, Rose shares her survivor story of navigating an abusive relationship with emotional abuse, financial abuse, sexual coercion, escalating physical crossing of boundaries, and leaving with children. She shares how her abuser would use shared- dreams they had of the future to keep her in the cycle including faking change in an attempt to get her to return to the relationship.

If you want to connect with today's guest you can get in touch through her Instagram page: @rooted.and.blooming

Guest's Instagram: @rooted.and.blooming

My Instagram: @Gracestuart26

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On this episode I am joined by coercive control expert Dr. Emma Katz to break down some of your most commonly asked questions. Dr. Katz is a UK- based domestic violence & coercive control researcher and a Substack Bestseller. During this episode, we discuss topics such as why abusers tend to use emotional abuse & coercive behaviors as their main form of control, examples of why they are doing it on purpose, and how they attack the mother-child relationship.

Dr. Katz Links & Resources:

10 Reasons Why a Coercively Controlling Man is an Unfit Father: https://dremmakatz.substack.com/p/10-reasons-why-a-coercively-controlling

"She's Not Innocent Either." Actually, Yes She Is Innocent: https://dremmakatz.substack.com/p/shes-not-innocent-either-actually

Browse all Dr Emma Katz's articles on Substack and find what you want to read: https://dremmakatz.substack.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Coercive-Control-Childrens-Mothers-Lives/dp/B0CM4L7HLH/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmakatz_phd/

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@emmakatz_phd

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dremmakatz/

Website: https://dremmakatz.com/

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On this episode, I am joined by Criminal Behavior Analyst, Laura Richards. Laura is an expert on domestic abuse, coercive control, stalking, sexual violence homicide and risk assessment. She trained at New Scotland Yard and the FBI Behavioral Analysis Units and is an advocate for victims and an author, producer and podcaster. Together, we sit down and discuss the importance of trusting your gut instincts, the reality of coercive control, the Gabby Petitio case, and much more. You can find all of Laura's links below for her podcast, recourses, trainings, and social media pages.

Laura Richards Podcasts, Squad and YouTube can be found here: 

https://www.youtube.com/@crimeanalyst

https://www.crime-analyst.com

www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst

https://wondery.com/shows/real-crime-profile/

For more information and resources, the following sites can be accessed: 

www.thelaurarichards.com

https://www.dashriskchecklist.com/

Socials:

Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst

Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast

Insta: @laurarichards999 and @crimeanalyst

Threads @crimeanalyst

Tiktok: @crimeanalystpod

X: @laurarichards99 and @thecrimeanalyst

Grace's Social Media:

Instagram: @Gracestuart26

Tiktok: @gracestuart

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On this episode, I am joined by licensed therapist and author Leah Aguirre where we have an open conversation about "hidden" forms of abuse such as frequent criticism, belittling, and making you feel like nothing is ever good enough. We also discuss questions like "why does my abuser's ex say he wasn't abusive" and "how to not get confused when he starts acting nice again". Lastly, we talk about our takeaways from the Gabby Petito case and several other topics.

Leah's Website, Links, & Socials:

Book for pre-order: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/is-this-really-love-leah-aguirre-lcsw/1146033741

Leah's group practice website: https://www.covecounselinggroup.com/

Leah's Instagram: @leahaguirrelcsw

Grace's Instagram: @gracestuart26, @whyshestayedpodcast

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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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