Why She Stayed – Details, episodes & analysis

On this solo episode, I give all of my best tips for bridging the gap with a loved one who may be stuck in an abusive relationship. I give advice on what could be most helpful VS. harmful and how to stay hopeful in the midst of it all.

Remember to always contact law enforcement in the case of an emergency, or call a DV hotline yourself for specific advice.

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On this episode, Jess shares her story about how abusers can weaponize mental health claims as an excuse to accuse you and gain control in very covert ways. We also discuss how perpetrators who are very charismatic triangulate people around them to feed into the manipulation and lies.

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On this episode, Lex will be sharing her domestic violence story and how the early warning signs of control and manipulation escalated over time and lead to a kidnapping incident by her abuser that she survived. Lex now has a passion for DV advocacy and speaks out to help people recognize the signs.

Her social media pages are:

Instagram: @lexruhlen

TikTok: @lexlittlepickle

Trigger Warning: Physical abuse, language, emotional abuse

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On this episode I am joined by my guest Lauren who shares her story of domestic violence and how she finally broke free from a powerful, addictive, and confusing cycle.

TW: emotional abuse, physical abuse, descriptions of SA

My Instagram: @gracestuart26

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On this episode we will discuss more of your most commonly asked questions about how to know if it's abuse, how to reassure yourself that it is that bad, smear campaign tactics, coercion, and staying strong through it all.

IG: @gracestuart26

TikTok: @gracestuart

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On this episode I am joined by Dr. Christine Cocchiola & Amy Polacko to discuss what coercive control is and how it plays out in the family court system where women are often FRAMED by their abuser as being the one to blame and how education about the "abuser's playbook" can help speak real change.

Their new book "FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld" is available now for pre-order in the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/Framed-Women-Family-Court-Underworld/dp/B0DB6MNR2W

Guest Social Media Links:

Dr. Cocchiola's Instagram: @dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol

Amy's Instagram: @freedomwarriortribe

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As a 22-year-old, Nadine never could have understood what she was committing to when marrying Jordan Belfort, the fraudulent stockbroker infamously known as the Wolf of Wall Street. Through surviving her own trauma bond, she discovered the increasing need for therapists who are informed on domestic violence, trauma bonding, and so much more. She returned to school at the age of 39 to become a licensed Psychotherapist and now holds a PhD in Counseling and Somatic Psychology.

Dr. Nadine has her own private practice and has spent the last two years writing her book "Run Like Hell" to help you find hope, healing, and education.

Dr. Nae's website: https://drnae.com/about-dr-nadine-macaluso/

Instagram: @therealnadine

Tiktok: @drnaelmft

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This week Stephanie will be sharing her story of how emotional and financial abuse escalated slowly over time and led to a violent attack in the home where she almost lost her life. We discuss the details of that day, what life looked like leading up to the tragedy, and how she is a survivor and an overcomer today.

Stephanie's TikTok: @stephaniejbond

Website: Stephaniejbond.com

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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 @lighthousesurvivor

Kia's book is "Lighthouse: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse

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