In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Heather Justice shares her journey of surviving emotional and verbal abuse, rebuilding her identity, and finding healing through faith, community, and purpose. What began as a painful season of manipulation and confusion ultimately became a story of courage, freedom, and hope. Heather opens up about the red flags she missed, the emotional toll of covert narcissistic abuse, and the shocking discovery that changed everything. Through counseling, support groups, writing, and leaning into her faith, she slowly began reclaiming her voice and helping other women do the same. This conversation is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical insight for anyone navigating trauma, grief, emotional abuse, or the difficult process of rebuilding life after heartbreak. In this episode, we discuss: • Heather’s experience with covert narcissistic abuse and the warning signs she overlooked early in the relationship• The shocking discovery of her ex’s domestic battery history and how it became a turning point in her healing journey• The emotional cycle of manipulation, love bombing, shame, and confusion that many survivors experience• How counseling, support groups, and faith-based healing helped her begin rebuilding her life• The importance of setting healthy boundaries and learning to trust your intuition again• How she transformed her pain into purpose through her book, Healing on the Horizon, a 90-day devotional for emotional recovery• Rediscovering joy, identity, and confidence after emotional trauma• Why faith and spiritual discernment played such a significant role in her healing process• The importance of safety and wisdom in dating, including background checks and recognizing unhealthy patterns• Her heart for helping women through grief, trauma, shame, and major life transitions• The inspiration behind her podcast, Between the Now and the Next, and encouraging women in seasons of waiting and rebuilding• Practical encouragement for anyone feeling overwhelmed by healing: take the first step and keep moving forward one day at a time Heather's Book- https://amzn.to/4bKemyt Heather's Podcast- Between the Now and Next Join the Widow Goals Online Community and get Michelle’s Widow Goals Course Learn More About Michelle’s Widow Coaching Program Here Click Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall Retreat Click HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program Click HERE to order Michelle’s book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader Guide Click HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group Leader Follow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG Here on FB Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more Click HERE to review Widow Goals on Amazon Book Michelle as a speaker Go here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon Follow Michelle on TikTok Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals See my videos on Youtube Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
