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Erin shares her abuse story of enduring physical, emotional, verbal & financial abuse. She describes how her abuser blamed the mistreatment on "stressors" and kept her in a cycle of hoping it was always just about to get better.

Erin's Instagram:

@love_doesnt_destroy

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Sarah shares her story of the many years of abuse she endured throughout her marriage and how spiritual and emotional abuse played a big role in keeping her trapped. She also shares how she navigated with 3 children including one special needs child and how she clung to her faith even when it was used against her as manipulation. Lastly, we discuss when an abuser says they didn't "mean" to hurt us and why it is still intentional abuse.

If you would like to connect with Sarah she has provided her Instagram below:

@hopperbunch4

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Christa shares her story of experiencing high forms of covert abuse and how that led to a complete mental breakdown and loss of self. We dive into many examples of manipulation and how she eventually saw through the fog, overcame the confusion, and walked away for good.

If you would like to get in touch with Christa, please see her Instagram below:

@christarealba

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On this episode, Jess shares her story about how abusers can weaponize mental health claims as an excuse to accuse you and gain control in very covert ways. We also discuss how perpetrators who are very charismatic triangulate people around them to feed into the manipulation and lies.

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On this episode, I am joined by trauma therapist and abuse recovery coach- Quinn Padilla. We discuss topics such as what is a "one-off" mistake vs. a pattern, intent vs. action, and how an abuser will attempt to control the narrative.

Get in touch with Quinn:

Instagram: @itsquinnpadilla

Website: https://www.itsquinnpadilla.com/

Grace's socials:

Instagram: @gracestuart26 @whyshestayedpodcast

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On this episode, I am joined by life coach Bethany Comerford as we discuss red flags in manipulation, why survivors often stay for so long, ways to practically help a loved one, and how grief plays a role even when this person has abused you.

This week we experienced several technical difficulties, but episodes will return to the normal day and pattern over the course of the weeks ahead.

To get in touch with Bethany here are her links:

Website: https://www.positiveconnectionscoaching.com/

Instagram: @bethanylifecoach

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Today I am joined by Lindsay Abernathy host of Bitch Is A Bad Word podcast as she shares her personal story of surviving domestic abuse. We discuss topics of love bombing, future faking, how control escalates over time financially, emotionally, physically, and much more. Please see links below to connect with Lindsay or to check out her podcast:

Instagram: @bitchisabadwordpod

Tiktok: @bitchisabadword

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitch-is-a-bad-word-a-domestic-abuse-survivors-guide/id1780948251

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitchIsABadWord

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