Why She Stayed - Grace Stuart

Latest Episodes:

How Abusers Weaponize Mental Health and Triangulation Oct 22, 2024

Show notes

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.

How to Look Through the Lens of the Cycle of Abuse- Knowing Your Truth with Quinn Padilla Oct 15, 2024

Show notes

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.

Psychological Abuse, Blindness, & Resilience Through Adversity- Sherrie Lynn Lilley Oct 08, 2024

Show notes

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.

"Reactive Abuse", Abusers Who Discard, Hoover, & Breaking Free- Shannon's Story Oct 01, 2024

Show notes

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.

Abuse, Second Guessing Yourself, Withdraw, & The Strength to Stay Gone- Claire's Story Sep 24, 2024

Show notes

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.

The Insidious Nature of Abuse & Spiritual Abuse - with Tatenda Sep 18, 2024

Show notes

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.

It's Not High Conflict, It's Abuse- Maureen's Story Sep 10, 2024

Show notes

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.

Inside the Abuser's Mind- Part 2 Aug 27, 2024

Show notes

Today I am joined by Abuse Educator and DV Advocate, Eleni. We discuss commonly asked questions to provide you with education, strength, and understanding.

Eleni's Instagram: @no_narcsense

Tiktok: @nonarcsense

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

Ep. 18: Kidnapped by her Abuser: Lex's Story Aug 20, 2024

Show notes

On this episode, Lex will be sharing her domestic violence story and how the early warning signs of control and manipulation escalated over time and lead to a kidnapping incident by her abuser that she survived. Lex now has a passion for DV advocacy and speaks out to help people recognize the signs.

Her social media pages are:

Instagram: @lexruhlen

TikTok: @lexlittlepickle

Trigger Warning: Physical abuse, language, emotional abuse

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

Ep. 17: Lauren's Story Aug 13, 2024

Show notes

On this episode I am joined by my guest Lauren who shares her story of domestic violence and how she finally broke free from a powerful, addictive, and confusing cycle.

TW: emotional abuse, physical abuse, descriptions of SA

My Instagram: @gracestuart26

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

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Why She Stayed – Grace Stuart

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected