Why She Stayed

Grace Stuart
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Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 8min

Surviving Abuse: Red Flags, Triangulation & Escalation.

On this episode I am joined by my guest Kia Lee where we will be discussing topics such as red flags, coercion, emotional abuse, escalation to physical abuse, and the mental turmoil/ cognitive dissonance involved in an abusive relationship.Kia's website is: https://kia-lee.com/Her Instagram is @lighthousesurvivorKia's book is "Lighthouse: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 13min

Why is it so hard to leave?- My Experience & Mindset Tips

In this episode I will be speaking about the tactics an abuser may use to get you to stay, as well as the healing and mindset tips that helped me to be successful in leaving my abusive relationship permanently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 23, 2024 • 57min

Q&A Part 2: Your Most Asked Questions

On this episode, I am answering your most asked questions from Instagram about the cycle of abuse in an effort to bring you clarity and reassurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 19min

Financial & Emotional Abuse: Tanna's Story

Tanna shares her story of the many years of financial and emotional abuse she endured within a marriage and how she eventually broke free from the cycle and found healing on the other side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 7, 2024 • 55min

Jordyn's Story

Today I am joined by my guest Jordyn who will be sharing her domestic violence story and having an open discussion about the realities of the cycle of abuse and how she eventually found freedom. Jordyn's Instagram and Tiktok is @lemontreeliteracy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 2, 2024 • 1h 2min

Full Q&A Episode

This is a Q&A style episode where I will be answering all of the questions you asked through Instagram. Any questions we did not cover, I will do in a part 2 episode at some point. All links discussed in the episode will be in my Linktree in my bio on both Tiktok and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 24, 2024 • 1h 4min

Navigating the Court System & Post Separation Abuse: With Divorce & Custody Coach- @momswithswords

On this episode, I have an in-depth conversation with Rachel, (a divorce and custody coach) about what it looks like to navigate pre-separation planning, as well as post-separation abuse while navigating the court system. Rachel shares so much valuable information on what you can practically expect, steps that can help you towards your desired outcome, and tips to stay strong & hopeful in the process.Below is the link for the Battered Women's Justice Project which is a FREE resource that you can check out:https://bwjp.org/Rachel's coaching website is: https://www.greaterthingstocome.com/And her Instagram is: @momswithswords Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 17, 2024 • 48min

Healing from Abuse: Rumination, Dissociation, Building Self-Trust, & More

Today I am joined by my guest Pearl Velasquez (@resilient.therapy) where we will have an open conversation about healing from abuse. We cover topics such as rumination, dissociation, hypervigilance, building self-assurance, and more. Trigger warning- this episode also contains topics of SA and non-fatal strangulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 10, 2024 • 1h 8min

"But he never hit me"- Part 2

This episode is a part 2 from my story. Some details will be repeated as a recap, but we will discuss topics of infidelity, fear, and more about the turbulence of the cycle of abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 41min

Inside the Abuser's Mind- with Eleni- Abuse Educator

On today's episode, I'm joined by my guest Eleni who is a Certified Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate and author of the book "But They're So Nice: Unmasking Covert Abuse". Her Tiktok is @nonarcsense and Instagram is @no_narcsense. In this episode, we discuss topics such as why the abuser does what they do, do they believe their own lies, tips to break the trauma bond, does therapy help or hurt, and are they able to change? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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