Through The Fire: Escaping and Healing From Abuse

If you've been in an unhealthy relationship I'm sure you know how challenging valentine's day can be. This episode I share one of the many V-day dramas and give you some tips on how you can survive the holiday and boost your self esteem in the process. If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 If the pain seems too much to bear, remember you are not alone. Please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/ Help me to continue to publish content that will help others survive and thrive! Show your support at buymeacoffee.com/throughthefire 

This one was recorded while I was still with my Ex it details my financial abuse and provides some real insight as to how you dig yourself into a financial hole when you're with an abuser. If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 If the pain seems too much to bear, remember you are not alone. Please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/ Help me to continue to publish content that will help others survive and thrive! Show your support at buymeacoffee.com/throughthefire 

After a long bout of depression, I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Things are looking up and in today's episode, we talk about how you can begin to create the life you desire as well! You can find Amanda Frances at amandafrances.com or all over all the social medias. If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 If the pain seems too much to bear, remember you are not alone. Please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/ Help me to continue to publish content that will help others survive and thrive! Show your support at buymeacoffee.com/throughthefire 

The Hoovering has passed and I'm left feeling a little sad about it. In this episode, we discuss the complicated feelings that come up after leaving a toxic relationship and what it means to start to remove the seeds of despair they planted within you. This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life. If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 If the pain seems too much to bear, remember you are not alone. Please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/ Help me to continue to publish content that will help others survive and thrive! Show your support at buymeacoffee.com/throughthefire 

In this episode, we talk about Hoovering! When your toxic person tries to suck you back in by way of sympathy, niceness, manipulation, or guilt. Learn how to recognize the techniques so you don't get roped into their games again. This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life. If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/ Help me to continue to publish content that will help others survive and thrive! Show your support at buymeacoffee.com/throughthefire 

In this episode, we talk about the depression that happens in the wake of emotional abuse. It's common to feel hopeless, lost, and not be able see the purpose in it all. This week we talk about finding meaning in your life when it seems pointless and how you can learn to find some peace in the darkness.   This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life. If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/ Help me to continue to publish content that will help others survive and thrive! Show your support at buymeacoffee.com/throughthefire 

Are you experiencing Sexual Abuse? Here are 3 examples of sexual abuse from my previous relationships. Listen till the end to learn how to heal from abuse of this nature! This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life. If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/ Help me to continue to publish content that will help others survive and thrive! Show your support at buymeacoffee.com/throughthefire 

Are you in Denial? Are you minimizing what's going on? Why do we do this? I answer all of these questions in today's episode as I share what I have been doing to heal since leaving my toxic relationship. This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life. If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/ Help me to continue to publish content that will help others survive and thrive! Show your support at buymeacoffee.com/throughthefire 

I did it! I freakin left! This is me on the road sharing my thoughts, explain what led up to it, and share my feelings. Hopefully, you can find your own strength in my story. This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life. If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/ Help me to continue to publish content that will help others survive and thrive! Show your support at buymeacoffee.com/throughthefire 

Little did I know this event was a huge turning point for me. How do you handle humiliation? Everyone who has experienced abuse has felt humiliated at some point. This is my most recent humiliation and how I try to maintain dignity and prevent an emotional collapse when I am being shamed, mocked, or otherwise humiliated by my partner. This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life. If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/ Help me to continue to publish content that will help others survive and thrive! Show your support at buymeacoffee.com/throughthefire 

Is this really abuse? Covert and subtle abuse can leave you wondering what's really going on and if it's you or if it's them. This episode sheds some light on plausible deniability, the covert abuser's number one tactic to make you feel crazy.   This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life.   If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224   Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/   Help me to continue to publish content that will help others survive and thrive! Show your support at buymeacoffee.com/throughthefire 

What am I doing to heal while in the relationship? Is healing while IN the situation even possible? This is my process of healing while I'm still in the thick of it.   This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life.   If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224   Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/

Practicing Boundaries is how we get better at enforcing them. It's so important to practice what we would like to master.   This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life.   If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224   Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/

Fear is what keeps many stuck in toxic relationships, including me. This one is all about fear and how it kept me stuck. This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life. If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/

This episode is about Boundaries - a central theme in toxic relationships - and finding myself.   This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life.   If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224   Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/

This episode documents what it feels like to catch your abuser doing the very thing they always accuse you of - being unfaithful. How do you handle it?   This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life.   If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224   Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/

Last year I had to call the police on him for the first time. It wasn't the first incident but it was the worst. This is what happened, and how our couple's therapist revictimized me.    This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life.   If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224   Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/

Feel crazy a lot? Gaslighting is how they make you feel like you're losing your mind when in reality you know exactly what is happening. Confusion is one of the abuser's greatest tools.   This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life.   If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224   Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/

Abusers train you to behave how they want through a system of rewards and punishment. Here is an example of punishment and how you might want to handle it.   This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life.   If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224   Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/

Welcome to my life. In this opening episode, I give you a glimpse into my past and present. I talk about what covert abuse is and how I got here.   This podcast documents my journey through navigating abuse, my daring escape, and my path back to healing.  We talk about what abuse is and how to handle it if you are experiencing it in your own life.   If you are in an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224   Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/throughthefirepodcast/   Help me to continue to publish content that will help others survive and thrive! Show your support at buymeacoffee.com/throughthefire