Why She Stayed

On this episode we are talking about Claire's story and why it's so hard to break free from an abuser and then keep up the strength to stay gone. We also discuss projection, monitoring, accusing, and how they try to pull you back in and make you second guess your decision to leave at every turn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: @tatendamandingwaMy IG: @gracestuart26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: @themaureenmurphyTW: emotional abuse, SA, other sensitive topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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_narcsenseTiktok: @nonarcsense Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: @lexruhlenTikTok: @lexlittlepickleTrigger Warning: Physical abuse, language, emotional abuse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 SAMy Instagram: @gracestuart26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: @gracestuart26TikTok: @gracestuart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/B0DB6MNR2WGuest Social Media Links:Dr. Cocchiola's Instagram: @dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrolAmy's Instagram: @freedomwarriortribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a 22-year-old, Nadine never could have understood what she was committing to when marrying Jordan Belfort, the fraudulent stockbroker infamously known as the Wolf of Wall Street. Through surviving her own trauma bond, she discovered the increasing need for therapists who are informed on domestic violence, trauma bonding, and so much more. She returned to school at the age of 39 to become a licensed Psychotherapist and now holds a PhD in Counseling and Somatic Psychology. Dr. Nadine has her own private practice and has spent the last two years writing her book "Run Like Hell" to help you find hope, healing, and education. Run Like Hell: A Therapist’s Guide to Recognizing, Escaping, and Healing from Trauma Bonds is out now!Dr. Nae's website: https://drnae.com/about-dr-nadine-macaluso/Instagram: @therealnadineTiktok: @drnaelmft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Stephanie will be sharing her story of how emotional and financial abuse escalated slowly over time and led to a violent attack in the home where she almost lost her life. We discuss the details of that day, what life looked like leading up to the tragedy, and how she is a survivor and an overcomer today.Stephanie's TikTok: @stephaniejbondWebsite: Stephaniejbond.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.