Why She Stayed
Grace Stuart
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.
Episodes
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Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 8min
Surviving Abuse: Red Flags, Triangulation & Escalation.
On this episode I am joined by my guest Kia Lee where we will be discussing topics such as red flags, coercion, emotional abuse, escalation to physical abuse, and the mental turmoil/ cognitive dissonance involved in an abusive relationship.Kia's website is: https://kia-lee.com/Her Instagram is @lighthousesurvivorKia's book is "Lighthouse: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 13min
Why is it so hard to leave?- My Experience & Mindset Tips
In this episode I will be speaking about the tactics an abuser may use to get you to stay, as well as the healing and mindset tips that helped me to be successful in leaving my abusive relationship permanently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2024 • 57min
Q&A Part 2: Your Most Asked Questions
On this episode, I am answering your most asked questions from Instagram about the cycle of abuse in an effort to bring you clarity and reassurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 19min
Financial & Emotional Abuse: Tanna's Story
Tanna shares her story of the many years of financial and emotional abuse she endured within a marriage and how she eventually broke free from the cycle and found healing on the other side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2024 • 1h 2min
Full Q&A Episode
This is a Q&A style episode where I will be answering all of the questions you asked through Instagram. Any questions we did not cover, I will do in a part 2 episode at some point. All links discussed in the episode will be in my Linktree in my bio on both Tiktok and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 24, 2024 • 1h 4min
Navigating the Court System & Post Separation Abuse: With Divorce & Custody Coach- @momswithswords
On this episode, I have an in-depth conversation with Rachel, (a divorce and custody coach) about what it looks like to navigate pre-separation planning, as well as post-separation abuse while navigating the court system. Rachel shares so much valuable information on what you can practically expect, steps that can help you towards your desired outcome, and tips to stay strong & hopeful in the process.Below is the link for the Battered Women's Justice Project which is a FREE resource that you can check out:https://bwjp.org/Rachel's coaching website is: https://www.greaterthingstocome.com/And her Instagram is: @momswithswords Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2024 • 48min
Healing from Abuse: Rumination, Dissociation, Building Self-Trust, & More
Today I am joined by my guest Pearl Velasquez (@resilient.therapy) where we will have an open conversation about healing from abuse. We cover topics such as rumination, dissociation, hypervigilance, building self-assurance, and more. Trigger warning- this episode also contains topics of SA and non-fatal strangulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2024 • 41min
Inside the Abuser's Mind- with Eleni- Abuse Educator
On today's episode, I'm joined by my guest Eleni who is a Certified Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate and author of the book "But They're So Nice: Unmasking Covert Abuse". Her Tiktok is @nonarcsense and Instagram is @no_narcsense. In this episode, we discuss topics such as why the abuser does what they do, do they believe their own lies, tips to break the trauma bond, does therapy help or hurt, and are they able to change? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 3, 2024 • 41min
More Than Bruises with- Dr. Jennifer Gardella
Today I am joined by Jennifer Gardella who is a survivor of domestic violence, DV advocate, and author of the book "Listen for the Whispers of Abuse". On this episode we will discuss her journey before she realized what was happening, until her eventual escape and her current passion for DV advocacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
