Don't let emotional abuse take your decisions away
Sometimes in an emotionally abusive relationship, you have a big decision to make. That decision may be to leave, or perhaps you want to stand up and honor yourself. There are a number of decisions to...
15 Apr 202141min
What's acceptable behavior in the relationship?
When a relationship is difficult, it's helpful to have an established baseline of acceptable behavior. If you don't know what is acceptable and what isn't, how can you possibly know if your relationsh...
2 Apr 202131min
Is it reactive abuse or a normal response to emotionally abusive behavior?
Am I the abuser? It's a question I get a lot. In this episode, I want to make sure you're aware of reactive abuse and how you can be pushed to the limit and become what some may see as abusive. Howeve...
18 Mar 202133min
What is emotional abuse? How do I know when it's time to leave? And other important questions.
Sometimes it helps to know what to look for in your relationship and how a relationship is supposed to look when you just aren't happy or are dealing with a difficult partner. In this special episode,...
12 Mar 202158min
Can you be in a toxic relationship for so long there's no turning back?
Months can seem like an eternity when you're in a toxic relationship, but what about years? Can you not only survive a relationship like that, but also thrive if you choose to leave it? Is it ever too...
17 Feb 202126min
Do they benefit from your response to their hurtful behavior?
Some hurtful behavior can have a secondary benefit to the person hurting you. Some behaviors can cause you to react in such a way that brings the hurtful person benefit. Because of that, they know how...
3 Feb 202139min
The slow disintegration of the deepest part of who you are
Emotional abuse has an insidious way of disintegrating the very core of who you are. It's a process that can turn you into a shell of your former self. You can rebuild, but to do so sooner than later ...
10 Jan 202127min
The guilt from believing you could have done more
A mom wrote to me and said that she is blaming herself for not doing the right job parenting her abusive son. Guilt is plaguing her and she wants to move forward. In this episode, I share what guilt a...
30 Des 202040min
