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EP23 Emotional abuse, faking illness & guilt trips with Alexis Higgins

Unfollowing Mum

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Exploring Emotional Abuse and Communication Struggles in Relationships

This chapter unpacks the often-overlooked topic of emotional abuse, its effects on individuals' self-worth, and the challenges it poses in relationships. The episode delves into a personal story of a couple navigating communication issues stemming from past emotional abuse, highlighting the difficulties in expressing needs and fears. The speaker also discusses struggles with independence, fear of abandonment, and self-blame in relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-coaching and overcoming past conditioning.

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