We're All Insane14 Jul 2025

Escaping the Father of My Child: Domestic Abuse

#podcast #relationships #trauma https://www.Piquelife.com/INSANE Gracie shares her journey through domestic violence, abuse, and survival. At just 20 years old and pregnant, Grace found herself trapped in an abusive relationship with someone she had once trusted. What began with physical abuse escalated into terrifying forms of control, manipulation, and trauma — all while she fought to protect her daughter. 00:23:30 How can people be different from how you imagine them? 00:06:28 Is it a red flag if they don't want to meet your family? 00:09:10 What is mirroring behavior? 00:15:29 How can people react in domestic violence situations? 00:28:15 How can alcohol impact remembering domestic violence situations? 00:34:28 Should you take photos of injuries from domestic violence? 00:38:00 What's it like getting pregnant with an abusive partner? 00:42:18 What's it like confronting an abuser for cheating? 00:47:39 How can victims rationalize abuse? 00:57:24 Can stress cause a premature birth? 00:58:45 What was it like giving birth during Covid? 01:03:28 What's the wrong thing to do with a newborn baby? 01:06:59 How can consensual intercourse become non-consensual 01:14:03 How do abusers take advantage of empathy? 01:19:33 What's it like when a parent doesn't want to be in their child's life? 00:26:51 Why do people not trust police always with domestic violence situations? 01:35:00 How can it feel when your abuser victimizes someone else? 01:37:23 What are some of the lasting effects from domestic violence? 01:40:32 How can therapy help after domestic violence? 01:42:53 How important is it to lose your shame about being a victim? 01:46:51 How does talking about trauma help? Topics: Domestic Violence, Pregnancy, Toxic Relationships, Abuse, Cycle of Abuse, Control If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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