The Break Up Break Down

Dive into the emotional rollercoaster of short-term breakups and the surprising weight they carry. Explore how brief relationships can leave lasting feelings of loss and the struggle for closure. Unpack the excitement and disappointment of fleeting connections, while discovering how they intertwine with self-identity. This discussion sheds light on the complex emotional responses we have to sudden endings and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging grief as part of the healing process.

She met him on a fun weekend in Nashville. He was tall, charming, and technically still living with his ex, even though swore it was “just temporary.” When they finally made it official, he was gone—ghosted her like a true con artist in cowboy boots. So why did he come back around days later with a big ol' sob story? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up.-This week we're raising awareness for the Domestic Violence Resource Center in Albuquerque, NM: https://dvrcnm.org/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(03:30): How they met-(10:24): Red flags-(19:29): The actual break up-(26:24): The aftermath-(28:29): Reflecting/advice-(32:02): Teaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you to Dr. Ken Adams for joining the podcast this week!-Learn more about Dr. Adams' work at https://www.overcomingenmeshment.com/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She posted a dreamy clip from her wedding with the caption: “She doesn't know it yet, but in nine months her husband will leave her because his family doesn't like her.” Now TikTok can’t stop watching—and wondering what really went down behind the smiles. We'll find out the details when we break down this week's break up!-This week we're raising awareness for Family Justice Center by CASA in Pinellas County: https://www.casapinellas.org/contact/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(04:07): How they met-(12:23): Tensions leading up to the wedding-(16:20): The divorce-(26:30): Breaking down the dysfunctional family dynamic-(34:22): Reflecting/advice-(43:37): Teaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode originally aired in season 5-We haven't spent enough family time this holiday season...so let's keep it in the family this episode....This week we have a submission a la TikTok where a woman says her husband and mother had an affair that led to their divorce!-This week we're raising awareness for Coburn Place in Indianapolis: https://coburnplace.org/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(04:41): How they met-(13:51): The first major problem in their relationship-(20:17): When her mom became enmeshed in the relationship-(28:56): Possible Grooming Behavior-(35:01): Discovering the affair-(47:11): Confronting her mother and husband-(57:30): The aftermath of the conflict-(01:05:00): The continuation of the affair post-conflict/divorce proceedings-(01:09:46): Therapy journey/domestic violence resources-(01:13:39): Reflecting/advice-(01:19:32): Teaser-[CONTENT WARNINGS: miscarriage/loss of child, infertility, domestic violence, grooming] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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She married him after 'confirmation' from a church prophet who told her it was a divine match, but over time, her marriage turned dangerous. The final straw? An all-consuming fight over a Disney World burger that finally made her realize her life was worth more than a marriage that could leave her dead.-This week we're raising awareness for Family Violence Prevention Services in San Antonio, TX: https://fvps.org/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(03:25): How they met-(13:15): The prophet-(17:10): The start of the abuse-(25:27): The burger situation-(29:41): The end of the relationship-(36:43): Reflecting/advice-(49:33): Teaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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When this week's guest ended her relationship, she expected to have time to heal, only to discover that her ex moved on with someone new just 12 days after their split. As her suspicion grows, she wonders if his new flame and him got together before the breakup or if he was simply that quick to replace her. We'll find out when we break down this week's break up.-This week we're raising awareness for Hope Center in Pittsburgh: https://akhopecenter.org/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(03:05): How they met-(10:24): Red flags-(17:24): The end of the relationship-(20:15): The aftermath -(23:26): Reflecting/advice-(34:02): Teaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.