32 min
Let Your Voice Be a Lighthouse Real Life Resilience
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- Carreiras
“You never knew what was going to come. I think that had become normal for me.” Women who find themselves codependent in a toxic relationship, soon discover that they care more for their partner than themselves. Stephanie McPhail started her own business, Mind, Body, & Awakenings to educate and help facilitate recovery for women in toxic relationships.
Exit Toxic Relationships: Let Your Voice Be a Lighthouse
Highlights from the interview:
Stephanie McPhail planned her wedding day to be a special day, but it turned into a nightmare. Her husband’s anger escalated to a point where she feared for her life.
Throughout her marriage, Stephanie timidly walked on egg shells to avoid triggering her husband’s anger.
Stephanie’s mother posed a thought-provoking question to her; “Would you want this to be your last day?”
A turning point for Stephanie was realizing one day that she had to make a change. She was at a point in her life where nothing was of any value, except her sanity. It was time for her to follow her heart and find a life that would make her happy.
After pursuing a new life, Stephanie discovered that the stronghold of a toxic relationship is difficult to free yourself from. Although you are out of it, the aftermath had to be dealt with in intensive therapy.
Following her heart, Stephanie founded Mind and Body Awakenings where she helps other abused women rediscover their worth. She helps them to find steady footing on the new path to recovery.
Life is no longer monochromatically muted, but is beautifully painted with vibrant colors of every kind. Her soul is full of joy and full of sunshine which never dwindles.
Listen to the episode for the full story.
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
Website: http://www.mindandbodyawakenings.com/home
Additional link to website: https://www.beinglovedshouldnthurt.com/meet-us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeingLovedShouldntHurt/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beinglovedshouldnthurt/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CQRZG2G/ref=rdr_kindle_ext_tmb
Stacy’s Journal
Welcome to Stacy’s Journal! In this segment, I let you peek into my journal as I share my thoughts on a topic or resilience resource.
Stephanie’s story of how she struggled under the hand of an abusive man, in a toxic relationship, is something many of us can relate to. We can’t change a person who has abusive tendencies, nor can we walk on eggshells for the rest of our lives. She knew that the only way out was for her to be bold in making a tough decision to leave the toxic relationship she was in.
Women, just like Stephanie, find that they lose almost everything they have when their spirit is broken down. Their sense of worth is depleted, causing them to remain in the relationship. Her redeeming grace was the last thing she held onto, and that was her sanity. She refused to let go of that.
Do Toxic Relationships Cause You to Lose Hope?
Are you in a similar situation and feel there is no hope? There are so many of us out there that are in the same boat! We don’t share these things with others because we are embarrassed or afraid.
One of the first steps to freedom and healing is to put your pain and past on paper! Many of us have shared our Life Stories so other women like you can read them and have hope. Give your suffering a voice,
“You never knew what was going to come. I think that had become normal for me.” Women who find themselves codependent in a toxic relationship, soon discover that they care more for their partner than themselves. Stephanie McPhail started her own business, Mind, Body, & Awakenings to educate and help facilitate recovery for women in toxic relationships.
Exit Toxic Relationships: Let Your Voice Be a Lighthouse
Highlights from the interview:
Stephanie McPhail planned her wedding day to be a special day, but it turned into a nightmare. Her husband’s anger escalated to a point where she feared for her life.
Throughout her marriage, Stephanie timidly walked on egg shells to avoid triggering her husband’s anger.
Stephanie’s mother posed a thought-provoking question to her; “Would you want this to be your last day?”
A turning point for Stephanie was realizing one day that she had to make a change. She was at a point in her life where nothing was of any value, except her sanity. It was time for her to follow her heart and find a life that would make her happy.
After pursuing a new life, Stephanie discovered that the stronghold of a toxic relationship is difficult to free yourself from. Although you are out of it, the aftermath had to be dealt with in intensive therapy.
Following her heart, Stephanie founded Mind and Body Awakenings where she helps other abused women rediscover their worth. She helps them to find steady footing on the new path to recovery.
Life is no longer monochromatically muted, but is beautifully painted with vibrant colors of every kind. Her soul is full of joy and full of sunshine which never dwindles.
Listen to the episode for the full story.
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
Website: http://www.mindandbodyawakenings.com/home
Additional link to website: https://www.beinglovedshouldnthurt.com/meet-us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeingLovedShouldntHurt/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beinglovedshouldnthurt/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CQRZG2G/ref=rdr_kindle_ext_tmb
Stacy’s Journal
Welcome to Stacy’s Journal! In this segment, I let you peek into my journal as I share my thoughts on a topic or resilience resource.
Stephanie’s story of how she struggled under the hand of an abusive man, in a toxic relationship, is something many of us can relate to. We can’t change a person who has abusive tendencies, nor can we walk on eggshells for the rest of our lives. She knew that the only way out was for her to be bold in making a tough decision to leave the toxic relationship she was in.
Women, just like Stephanie, find that they lose almost everything they have when their spirit is broken down. Their sense of worth is depleted, causing them to remain in the relationship. Her redeeming grace was the last thing she held onto, and that was her sanity. She refused to let go of that.
Do Toxic Relationships Cause You to Lose Hope?
Are you in a similar situation and feel there is no hope? There are so many of us out there that are in the same boat! We don’t share these things with others because we are embarrassed or afraid.
One of the first steps to freedom and healing is to put your pain and past on paper! Many of us have shared our Life Stories so other women like you can read them and have hope. Give your suffering a voice,
32 min