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A "must-listen-to" podcast on dating abuse and domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence. . Hosted by Bill Mitchell, author of the memoir, WHEN DATING HURTS (Amazon), this book is about the murder of his daughter by her ex-boyfriend. Bill and his wife, Michele, lost Kristin to dating violence. She was brutally murdered in June 2005, just 20 days after her college graduation. FACT: 1 in 3 WOMEN suffer serious physical violence at the hands of intimate partners during their lifetimes. Typically, it happens between the ages of 16-24. But can happen at any age. It doesn't need to happen.  Bill interviews experts with key experiences in dating and domestic violence: • Actual survivors of intimate partner violence (dating abuse and domestic violence) • "DV" agency counselors • Law enforcement professionals • Parents of children who were either lost to, or somehow survived, dating violence After listening to the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, be sure to share it with those who need to hear it... Remember the 1 in 3 women statistic. It is real. The WHEN DATING HURTS memoir (paperback, eBook, audiobook) is only available on Amazon. Bill Mitchell's email: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com The WHEN DATING HURTS website is HERE.

  1. 12 HR AGO

    315. DV Survivors Stories Shared on WHEN DATING HURTS

    Most of the episodes in this podcast are populated with survivors telling their stories. But there are many more survivors who are not prepared to be interviewed and have their full stories heard around the entire world. For this very special episode, we asked survivors to either record or email us stories. The recorded stories include the actual voice of survivors. If survivors emailed us their stories, we used computer-generated voices to tell their stories for them. If you want to tell your story on WHEN DATING HURTS but do not want to be interviewed, either record and send us your narrative to us–or write your story as an email, and we will take it from there. Survivors need to know they are not alone. Your stories are precious because they bring comfort to others, and they influence victims to seek help in recovering their freedom. Thank you for listening to WHEN DATING HURTS. Bill Mitchell NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  2. You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    12 HR AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing Jefferson Fisher: The #1 Communication Mistake People Make in Arguments (Do THIS Before You Respond to Instantly Lower Tension) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Today, Jay sits down with communication expert Jefferson Fisher to explore why the conversations we avoid often shape our lives the most. Drawing from his experience as a trial lawyer turned teacher, Jefferson shares a powerful truth: communication isn’t about winning arguments, it’s about building peace. When we learn to face difficult conversations head on with clarity, courage, and compassion we stop people-pleasing, reconnect with who we truly are, and create deeper, more honest relationships. Avoidance may feel safer in the moment, but it always comes at a cost. Together, Jay and Jefferson unpack why so many conflicts spiral, not because of what’s said, but because of what’s heard. From romantic relationships to family dynamics, they reveal how most arguments are really about the need to feel understood, valued, and safe. Jefferson shares simple yes transformative tools, like asking “What did you hear?” or pausing to breathe before responding, that help slow heated moments and turn reaction into connection. He explains that true emotional intelligence is the ability to repair quickly, validate feelings without needing to agree, and choose understanding over defensiveness. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Face Difficult Conversations Without Fear How to Say the Hard Thing Without Starting a Fight How to Stay Calm When You Feel Triggered How to Make Someone Feel Understood Without Agreeing How to Repair a Conversation After You Mess Up How to Slow Down Arguments Before They Escalate How to Build Deeper Relationships Through Better Conversations Every honest sentence, every pause to breathe, every moment you choose understanding over reaction is a step toward a more peaceful life. Growth doesn’t come from avoiding what’s hard, it comes from meeting it with intention, patience, and compassion. Get your own copy of Jefferson’s latest book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More  With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here.  Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:11 How Good Communication Creates a Life of Peace 02:14 Why Facing Difficult Conversations Changes Everything 04:53 Your Fear of Upsetting Others Is Valid 06:45 The Biggest Communication Mistake We All Make 09:45 Can You Actually Change Someone’s Mind? 12:31 How to Reach Someone Who Refuses to Communicate 16:17 Winning Arguments Should Never Be the Goal 19:43 What to Do When Your Partner Triggers You 21:21 The Patience Required to Create Real Connection 25:42 How Should I Respond to the Silent Treatment? 30:13 The Clearest Sign Someone Doesn’t Truly Care 32:10 When a Relationship May Be Beyond Repair 35:00 Why Radical Honesty Strengthens Relationships 38:03 When Your Partner Can’t Handle the Hard Conversations 41:31 The Small Moments Where Repair Gets Missed 44:20 Do You Feel Judged by Your Parents? 51:53 How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty 55:14 How to Stop Saying Things You Don’t Mean 58:04 Setting Boundaries That Actually Stick  01:00:37 What to Do When a Coworker Keep Interrupting You 01:03:15 Overexplaining Undermines Your Confidence 01:06:06 Breaking the Us vs. Them Mentality 01:11:25 Jefferson on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher/  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjnpu6lK0HoUyOMh2ZBwhQ  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson   Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/justaskjefferson/   X | https://x.com/jefferson_fishr  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. 10 MAR

    318. Ruth - Pt 3 of 3 Pts - A Harrowing True Story of Narcissistic Abuse & Domestic Violence

    Trigger Warning / Content Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit discussions of heavy drug use, narcissistic manipulation, physical violence, attempted murder, and life-threatening domestic violence. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This is the real-life survivor story that shows dating abuse and domestic violence can happen to anyone — in Ontario, Canada, the U.S., Australia, South America, Europe, or right in your own city. Ruth courageously reveals how a relationship that started with intense love-bombing quickly escalated into isolation, financial traps, physical violence, and an attempt on her life — and the lives of her two young sons. Why this episode is so important: Narcissistic abuse survivor story Domestic violence warning signs Why didn’t she just leave? Dating "red flags" most people miss Real story of narcissistic manipulation and control Critical Warning Signs of Abusive Relationships You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Love bombing & rushing the relationship at the very beginning • Financial traps that create permanent damage • Systematic isolation from friends and family • Escalating control that leads to physical violence and attempted murder From the outside everyone asks the same questions: “Why didn’t you just leave?” “Why were you still seeing this person?” Ruth answers both — honestly, painfully, and with zero sugar-coating. This isn’t theory. This is what actually happens when dating turns dangerous. This powerful 3-part series is essential listening for anyone who dates, has daughters, has sons, or works with survivors of narcissistic abuse and domestic violence. Ruth’s story will help you spot the warning signs before it’s too late. Raw. Real. Life-saving. Thank you, Ruth, for trusting us with your story so others can finally understand the hidden dangers of modern dating and break the cycle of abuse. 🎙 Hosted by Bill Mitchell 📌 When Dating Hurts – Real survivor stories exposing narcissistic abuse, dating violence & domestic violence NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  4. 10 MAR

    317. Ruth - Pt 2 of 3 Pts - A Harrowing True Story of Narcissistic Abuse & Domestic Violence

    Trigger Warning / Content Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit discussions of heavy drug use, narcissistic manipulation, physical violence, attempted murder, and life-threatening domestic violence. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This is the real-life survivor story that shows dating abuse and domestic violence can happen to anyone — in Ontario, Canada, the U.S., Australia, South America, Europe, or right in your own city. Ruth courageously reveals how a relationship that started with intense love-bombing quickly escalated into isolation, financial traps, physical violence, and an attempt on her life — and the lives of her two young sons. Why this episode is so important: Narcissistic abuse survivor story Domestic violence warning signs Why didn’t she just leave? Dating "red flags" most people miss Real story of narcissistic manipulation and control Critical Warning Signs of Abusive Relationships You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Love bombing & rushing the relationship at the very beginning • Financial traps that create permanent damage • Systematic isolation from friends and family • Escalating control that leads to physical violence and attempted murder From the outside everyone asks the same questions: “Why didn’t you just leave?” “Why were you still seeing this person?” Ruth answers both — honestly, painfully, and with zero sugar-coating. This isn’t theory. This is what actually happens when dating turns dangerous. This powerful 3-part series is essential listening for anyone who dates, has daughters, has sons, or works with survivors of narcissistic abuse and domestic violence. Ruth’s story will help you spot the warning signs before it’s too late. Raw. Real. Life-saving. Thank you, Ruth, for trusting us with your story so others can finally understand the hidden dangers of modern dating and break the cycle of abuse. 🎙 Hosted by Bill Mitchell 📌 When Dating Hurts – Real survivor stories exposing narcissistic abuse, dating violence & domestic violence NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min

  5. 10 MAR

    316. Ruth - Pt 1 of 3 Pts - A Harrowing True Story of Narcissistic Abuse & Domestic Violence

    Trigger Warning / Content Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit discussions of heavy drug use, narcissistic manipulation, physical violence, attempted murder, and life-threatening domestic violence. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This is the real-life survivor story that shows dating abuse and domestic violence can happen to anyone — in Ontario, Canada, the U.S., Australia, South America, Europe, or right in your own city. Ruth courageously reveals how a relationship that started with intense love-bombing quickly escalated into isolation, financial traps, physical violence, and an attempt on her life — and the lives of her two young sons. Why this episode is so important: Narcissistic abuse survivor story Domestic violence warning signs Why didn’t she just leave? Dating "red flags" most people miss Real story of narcissistic manipulation and control Critical Warning Signs of Abusive Relationships You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Love bombing & rushing the relationship at the very beginning • Financial traps that create permanent damage • Systematic isolation from friends and family • Escalating control that leads to physical violence and attempted murder From the outside everyone asks the same questions: “Why didn’t you just leave?” “Why were you still seeing this person?” Ruth answers both — honestly, painfully, and with zero sugar-coating. This isn’t theory. This is what actually happens when dating turns dangerous. This powerful 3-part series is essential listening for anyone who dates, has daughters, has sons, or works with survivors of narcissistic abuse and domestic violence. Ruth’s story will help you spot the warning signs before it’s too late. Raw. Real. Life-saving. Thank you, Ruth, for trusting us with your story so others can finally understand the hidden dangers of modern dating and break the cycle of abuse. 🎙 Hosted by Bill Mitchell 📌 When Dating Hurts – Real survivor stories exposing narcissistic abuse, dating violence & domestic violence NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min

  6. 3 MAR

    314. Meghan - Pt 2 of 2 Pts - Why Didn’t She Just Leave? A Narcissistic Abuse & Attempted Murder Story

    Trigger Warning / Content Disclaimer This episode contains explicit discussions of heavy drug use, narcissistic manipulation, physical violence, and attempted murder. Listener discretion is strongly advised. From the outside, people always ask the same two questions about toxic and abusive relationships: “Why didn’t you just leave?” “Why are you still seeing this person?” This is one of those stories that makes those questions impossible to answer — until you hear Meghan tell it. In this no-holds-barred second part of a two-part survivor series on the When Dating Hurts podcast, Meghan pulls back the curtain on the insidious control, the twisted attraction, and the psychological prison that keeps intelligent, strong women trapped in dangerous dating relationships. You’ll hear how narcissism, substance abuse, and escalating violence can create a nightmare that looks completely different from the inside. Meghan answers the questions everyone wants to ask — honestly, painfully, and without sugarcoating. This is real. This is raw. This is why we do the show. Thank you, Meghan, for trusting us with your story so others can finally understand. Hosted by Bill Mitchell When Dating Hurts – Real survivor stories that expose the hidden dangers of modern dating. 🎧 Listen to Part 2 now 🔗 And subscribe so you don’t miss anything. Thank you for listening to WHEN DATING HURTS, Bill Mitchell NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min

  7. 3 MAR

    313. Meghan - Pt 1 of 2 Pts - Why Didn’t She Just Leave? A Narcissistic Abuse & Attempted Murder Story

    Trigger Warning / Content Disclaimer This episode contains explicit discussions of heavy drug use, narcissistic manipulation, physical violence, and attempted murder. Listener discretion is strongly advised. From the outside, people always ask the same two questions about toxic and abusive relationships: “Why didn’t you just leave?” “Why are you still seeing this person?” This is one of those stories that makes those questions impossible to answer — until you hear Meghan tell it. In this no-holds-barred first part of a two-part survivor series on the When Dating Hurts podcast, Meghan pulls back the curtain on the insidious control, the twisted attraction, and the psychological prison that keeps intelligent, strong women trapped in dangerous dating relationships. You’ll hear how narcissism, substance abuse, and escalating violence can create a nightmare that looks completely different from the inside. Meghan answers the questions everyone wants to ask — honestly, painfully, and without sugarcoating. This is real. This is raw. This is why we do the show. Thank you, Meghan, for trusting us with your story so others can finally understand. Hosted by Bill Mitchell When Dating Hurts – Real survivor stories that expose the hidden dangers of modern dating. 🎧 Listen to Part 1 now 🔗 Part 2 is also available now — subscribe so you don’t miss anything. Thank you for listening to WHEN DATING HURTS, Bill Mitchell NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min

  8. 24 FEB

    312. Abe - Growing Up Surrounded by Abuse, Violence & Attempted Murder

    Trigger Warning / Content Disclaimer This raw, true survivor story contains explicit details of heavy drug use, narcissistic abuse, physical violence, and attempted murder. Listener discretion is strongly advised. In this powerful episode of When Dating Hurts, we interview Abe, now 20 years old. Before diving in, we strongly recommend listening to episodes 310 and 311 where Abe’s mother, Heather, shares her own harrowing story of serial narcissistic abuse, near-fatal domestic violence, and survival at the hands of her ex-husband Rick. Abe was also repeatedly emotionally and physically abused by Rick during those years. Abe bravely opens up about his experience starting at age seven and lasting until he was thirteen. He paints a vivid picture of daily abuse in a home where a child feels powerless — and reveals how his own actions played a key role in helping his mother survive. Heather and Rick were both deep in active addiction throughout this nightmare. While many assume drugs caused the abuse, Heather has always been clear: drugs do not cause narcissistic abuse or domestic violence — they make it far more dangerous and deadly. This episode drives that truth home through a child’s eyes. In this episode you’ll hear: • What it’s really like growing up with narcissistic parents and early childhood trauma • A string of emotionally and physically abusive acts from a violent stepfather • How a young boy became an unlikely hero in his mother’s fight to survive attempted murder • The brutal reality of drug addiction combined with intimate partner violence • A child’s perspective on living in constant fear with no escape It is nothing short of a miracle that both Heather and Abe are alive today. If you or someone you love is trapped in narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, toxic relationships, or addiction-fueled trauma, this story delivers raw hope, validation, and proof that recovery and freedom are possible. Perfect for anyone searching: • Narcissistic abuse recovery stories • Domestic violence survivor interviews • Child survivors of narcissistic abuse • Escaping abusive relationships with children • Healing from narcissistic parents • Drug addiction and intimate partner violence • Real stories of surviving attempted murder 💬 Share this episode with any survivor, friend, or family member who needs to hear they are not alone and it’s never too late to rebuild. Don’t miss this unforgettable journey from rock bottom to redemption. Thank you, Bill Mitchell NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Thank you, Bill Mitchell NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story with us, please email me at BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A "must-listen-to" podcast on dating abuse and domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence. . Hosted by Bill Mitchell, author of the memoir, WHEN DATING HURTS (Amazon), this book is about the murder of his daughter by her ex-boyfriend. Bill and his wife, Michele, lost Kristin to dating violence. She was brutally murdered in June 2005, just 20 days after her college graduation. FACT: 1 in 3 WOMEN suffer serious physical violence at the hands of intimate partners during their lifetimes. Typically, it happens between the ages of 16-24. But can happen at any age. It doesn't need to happen.  Bill interviews experts with key experiences in dating and domestic violence: • Actual survivors of intimate partner violence (dating abuse and domestic violence) • "DV" agency counselors • Law enforcement professionals • Parents of children who were either lost to, or somehow survived, dating violence After listening to the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, be sure to share it with those who need to hear it... Remember the 1 in 3 women statistic. It is real. The WHEN DATING HURTS memoir (paperback, eBook, audiobook) is only available on Amazon. Bill Mitchell's email: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com The WHEN DATING HURTS website is HERE.

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  • Creator
    Evergreen Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    317
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 95a12ae0-51c5-11f0-9efc-8db1cc31b151
  • Show Website
    WHEN DATING HURTS

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