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Do we talk about divorce during the argument or the calm period

  • March 19, 2026
  • Arguments, Boundaries, Control, Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Manipulation, Relationships
When you’ve decided to leave the emotionally abusive relationship, when is divorce put on the table for discussion? Should you bring it up during a heated argument when emotions...
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When its impossible to get away from all the toxic behavior

  • February 2, 2026
  • Boundaries, Control, Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Healing, Narcissism, Resentment
Some relationships end, but continue leaving destruction in their wake. Some don’t end, and you suffer through the daily drip-feeding of emotionally abusive behaviors until you lose your sanity....
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The feelings of guilt and shame after leaving the abusive person

  • November 17, 2025
  • Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Guilt, Podcast Episode, Relationships, self-esteem, self-worth, Shame
If you’ve ever questioned how to forgive yourself for choosing your own well-being over an abusive partner, you’re not alone. Victims of abusive behavior almost always feel like they’ve...
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The breadcrumbing of relationships’ past

  • August 21, 2025
  • breadcrumbing, Codependency, Crazymaking, Dating, Divorce, Emotional Abuse, influence, Manipulation, Podcast Episode, Relationships
Breadcrumbing can be a manipulative way to keep someone in your mind so that you can’t fully move forward, keeping you as a pawn in another person’s game. In...
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The love of my life is the abuser in my life

  • July 10, 2025
  • Codependency, Control, Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Healing, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Shame, Trauma bond
Love can feel like a double-edged sword, cutting deep despite the tender moments. Or is that really love? Caring and kindness mixed with toxic, controlling behaviors create a dangerous...
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Those who hurt you have poor coping skills so give them a break… right?

  • February 21, 2025
  • Anger, Arguments, Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Gaslighting, Podcast Episode
Hurt people hurt people, so we should have compassion when they hurt us, right? You know the answer, and I know the answer. How does the person who is...
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What makes taking a break from the relationship work?

  • November 12, 2024
  • Boundaries, Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Healing, Jealousy, Podcast Episode, Relationships
Is there a path out of being stuck in the whirlwind of a toxic relationship? Maybe taking a step back and out of the situation a while will help...
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How emotional abuse can enter your life like an infection

  • February 14, 2024
  • Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Healing, Manipulation, Podcast Episode, Relationships
Emotional abuse can be like an infection that enters your body. You may not know it’s there until a lot of time has passed, and you’ve invested a lot...
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Is taking a break before breaking up the final blow to the relationship?

  • October 13, 2023
  • Boundaries, Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Podcast Episode, Relationships
The thought of breaking up or separating from a toxic person can be a difficult decision to make. But taking a break before a breakup can bring clarity and...
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The battles that drain your power

  • December 23, 2022
  • Arguments, Control, Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Gaslighting, Manipulation, Podcast Episode, Relationships
The emotionally abusive relationship can be a battle. In fact, it can be a series of battles that wear you down and eventually wear you out. But at what...
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