Why She Stayed

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On this episode, Tatenda Mandingwa and I have an open conversation about the insidious parts of abuse, questions you can ask yourself to gain clarity, and what spiritual abuse can look like.

Tatenda's IG: @tatendamandingwa

My IG: @gracestuart26

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On this episode, I'm joined by my guest Maureen where we talk about her domestic violence story and the importance of calling abuse by name. We talk about the cognitive dissonance that happens when you are trapped in the cycle of abuse and how she eventually was able to identify what was truly happening to her.

Maureen's Instagram: @themaureenmurphy

TW: emotional abuse, SA, other sensitive topics.

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Savannah shares her DV story about emotional abuse, sexual abuse, substance use, and the escalation of physical abuse within a marriage. We also discuss post separation abuse, the challenges when a child is involved, and words of wisdom and hope for coming out on the other side.

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Today I am joined by Abuse Educator and DV Advocate, Eleni. We discuss commonly asked questions to provide you with education, strength, and understanding.

Eleni's Instagram: @no_narcsense

Tiktok: @nonarcsense

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On this episode, Lex will be sharing her domestic violence story and how the early warning signs of control and manipulation escalated over time and lead to a kidnapping incident by her abuser that she survived. Lex now has a passion for DV advocacy and speaks out to help people recognize the signs.

Her social media pages are:

Instagram: @lexruhlen

TikTok: @lexlittlepickle

Trigger Warning: Physical abuse, language, emotional abuse

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On this episode I am joined by my guest Lauren who shares her story of domestic violence and how she finally broke free from a powerful, addictive, and confusing cycle.

TW: emotional abuse, physical abuse, descriptions of SA

My Instagram: @gracestuart26

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On this episode we will discuss more of your most commonly asked questions about how to know if it's abuse, how to reassure yourself that it is that bad, smear campaign tactics, coercion, and staying strong through it all.

IG: @gracestuart26

TikTok: @gracestuart

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On this episode I am joined by Dr. Christine Cocchiola & Amy Polacko to discuss what coercive control is and how it plays out in the family court system where women are often FRAMED by their abuser as being the one to blame and how education about the "abuser's playbook" can help speak real change.

Their new book "FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld" is available now for pre-order in the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/Framed-Women-Family-Court-Underworld/dp/B0DB6MNR2W

Guest Social Media Links:

Dr. Cocchiola's Instagram: @dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol

Amy's Instagram: @freedomwarriortribe

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