Why She Stayed

Grace Stuart
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Why She Stayed

A podcast where we dive deep into what really goes on inside of domestic violence relationships that makes it so hard to simply "just leave". Through stories of survivors, and practical conversations with guests, I am going to put the microscope back on what the abuser is doing that causes us to become so trapped in the first place, and how each survivor was eventually freed. We will discuss what abusive relationships look like, sound like, and feel like for the purpose of educating and relating to one another in a much needed way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Ep. 29: How to Help Someone Who's in an Abusive Relationship by Holding Space for Them

    2 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 29: How to Help Someone Who's in an Abusive Relationship by Holding Space for Them

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  2. How Abusers Weaponize Mental Health and Triangulation

    22 OCT

    How Abusers Weaponize Mental Health and Triangulation

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 17m
  3. How to Look Through the Lens of the Cycle of Abuse- Knowing Your Truth with Quinn Padilla

    15 OCT

    How to Look Through the Lens of the Cycle of Abuse- Knowing Your Truth with Quinn Padilla

    On this episode I'm joined by my guest Quinn Padilla where we talk about how to gain clarity by focusing on what the *cycle* of abuse really looks like and new perspectives to help you identify patterns and stay strong. We also discuss Quinn's personal story as a DV survivor. Quinn's Instagram: @itsquinnpadilla Quinn's Website: https://www.rellawellness.com/ Article I cited: https://voicemalemagazine.org/abusive-men-describe-the-benefits-of-violence/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m
  4. Psychological Abuse, Blindness, & Resilience Through Adversity- Sherrie Lynn Lilley

    8 OCT

    Psychological Abuse, Blindness, & Resilience Through Adversity- Sherrie Lynn Lilley

    On this episode, I am joined by Sherrie Lynn Lilley who is a DV survivor and owner of HEAL Creative Coaching. We speak about emotional & psychological abuse and how she navigated the trauma as a blind woman and as a mother of 5 amazing children. Sherrie's Instagram is @sherrielynnlilley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m
  5. "Reactive Abuse", Abusers Who Discard, Hoover, & Breaking Free- Shannon's Story

    1 OCT

    "Reactive Abuse", Abusers Who Discard, Hoover, & Breaking Free- Shannon's Story

    On this episode we discuss topics of emotional & verbal abuse, abusers who initiate "breakups" as a form of manipulation, hoovering, anxiety they create, and how you can be pushed to a point of reacting to their mistreatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m
  6. Abuse, Second Guessing Yourself, Withdraw, & The Strength to Stay Gone- Claire's Story

    24 SEPT

    Abuse, Second Guessing Yourself, Withdraw, & The Strength to Stay Gone- Claire's Story

    On this episode we are talking about Claire's story and why it's so hard to break free from an abuser and then keep up the strength to stay gone. We also discuss projection, monitoring, accusing, and how they try to pull you back in and make you second guess your decision to leave at every turn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m
  7. The Insidious Nature of Abuse & Spiritual Abuse - with Tatenda

    18 SEPT

    The Insidious Nature of Abuse & Spiritual Abuse - with Tatenda

    On this episode, Tatenda Mandingwa and I have an open conversation about the insidious parts of abuse, questions you can ask yourself to gain clarity, and what spiritual abuse can look like. Tatenda's IG: @tatendamandingwa My IG: @gracestuart26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  8. It's Not High Conflict, It's Abuse- Maureen's Story

    10 SEPT

    It's Not High Conflict, It's Abuse- Maureen's Story

    On this episode, I'm joined by my guest Maureen where we talk about her domestic violence story and the importance of calling abuse by name. We talk about the cognitive dissonance that happens when you are trapped in the cycle of abuse and how she eventually was able to identify what was truly happening to her. Maureen's Instagram: @themaureenmurphy TW: emotional abuse, SA, other sensitive topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
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A podcast where we dive deep into what really goes on inside of domestic violence relationships that makes it so hard to simply "just leave". Through stories of survivors, and practical conversations with guests, I am going to put the microscope back on what the abuser is doing that causes us to become so trapped in the first place, and how each survivor was eventually freed. We will discuss what abusive relationships look like, sound like, and feel like for the purpose of educating and relating to one another in a much needed way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Grace Stuart
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Grace Stuart
  • Show Website
    Why She Stayed

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