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Leaving an abusive relationship is just the beginning. Join domestic abuse survivors Lisa Croke and Sara Judith every week for no-holds-barred talk about life after domestic violence, emotional abuse, and narcissistic relationships.
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13. Joy and Fun - How to Boldly Claim Your Pleasure (opens the original)
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When’s the last time you did something just because it was fun and felt good? For domestic abuse survivors, the idea of joy and fun can feel like a million miles away. But the joy that was buried by your abuse isn’t lost. It’s still there, just waiting for you to rediscover it. This week, we’re breaking out the big guns (bubble guns, that is) when it comes to letting our hair down and having a little fun! We’re talking about: How we both reconnected with joy after domestic abuse The difference b
12. Grace - The Power of Self-Compassion (opens the original)
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Being kind to yourself: It might just be the hardest part of all when it comes to healing from domestic abuse. Abuse survivors don’t just carry the wounds inflicted by their abuser. Often, they also carry the harm they inflict on themselves through shame, self-blame, and relentless self-criticism. Learning to silence that harsh inner critic and be kind to yourself is a major step in the path toward domestic abuse recovery. This week, we’re getting real about how grace isn’t a weakness; it’s your
11. Imperfection - Why “Getting It Right” Keeps You Stuck (opens the original)
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When you’re in an abusive relationship, you spend all your time trying to be perfect because you hope it will keep you safe. But once the abuse ends, that perfectionism goes from being a survival strategy to being a trauma response—one that keeps you stuck in shame, fear, and the belief you’re never good enough. As two recovering perfectionists, this week’s topic is especially close to our hearts! We know that letting go of the need to be perfect can be terrifying, especially for domestic abuse
10. Spirituality - Connecting to Something Bigger Than Yourself (opens the original)
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Many people think domestic abuse means bruises and black eyes. But there’s one aspect of domestic abuse that’s almost always overlooked: spiritual abuse. When someone weaponizes your faith or spiritual practice, they're not just harming you physically or emotionally. They’re severing your connection to meaning itself. Recovering from spiritual abuse and reconnecting with your religious faith, spirituality, or soul is a journey all its own. This week, we get extra raw about this deeply personal t
9. Self-Care - Practices That Actually Work (Not the Sexy Instagram Kind) (opens the original)
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Take a bubble bath. Practice gratitude. Treat yourself. Instagram-worthy self-care practices sound great and can be wonderful for temporary comfort. But for domestic abuse survivors, long-term self-care is more complicated–and often less glamorous. This week, we’re getting real about the unsexy side of self-care. Things like drinking enough water, committing to therapy, and setting boundaries. We’ll talk about: What self-care actually means for survivors, and what to do when mainstream self-care
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