
Helping you identify toxic communication, emotional abuse, manipulation, and other forms of difficult behavior in relationships. Love and Abuse offers the perspective of both the victim and the perpetrator. Full of tips and advice for your friendships, family, love life, and marriage. You'll learn about covert abusive communication that takes away your power. And you'll discover how to pinpoint th... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 160 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental HealthRelationshipsSociety & Culture | |||

Some relationships end but continue leaving destruction in their wake. Some don't end and you suffer through the daily drip-feeding of emotionally abusive behaviors until you lose your sanity. When there's no way away from all the toxicity, what can ... more
Calling a duck a duck makes sense. But this logic works against you in the emotionally abusive relationship. Calling out an abusive person for who they are might just turn the whole thing around on you.
Every relationship should have stopping points when you feel yourself slipping away. Emotional abuse operates as a slow drip-feeding of toxic behaviors that gradually erode boundaries.
The endless monologue of some emotionally abusive people is a tactic that keeps you silent and submissive. It's designed to wear you down until you finally give in.
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I don’t know if it is structured or not, I’m assuming it would be. Based on listening to it, however, it sounds like one long run-on sentence/train of thought. Like he’s just sitting down just talking and seeing what comes out. Granted, some of what comes out is helpful. But the lack of structure or feeling of structure takes away from the helpful nuggets, in my opinion. And that’s not enough for me to stay engaged in this type of podcast. I’m looking for real help, evidence-based insight, and... more
Thank you so very much!
For being married for 20 years and my 20th anniversary, we spent being abused by my perpetrator. I was at my wits end. I prayed for God to give me a sign after being up for three days emotionally wrecked, and destroyed, not want to give up but knowing that my health has been destroyed knew there was something that had to be done, it’s time.
You have my life brighter again and gave me some much needed hope! Paul two the words right out of my mouth, but also made me understand this whole scenario... more
Boundaries get confused with care and crossing boundaries - cruel behavior, manipulation followed Random acts kindness … it makes you feel crazy
Thankful to Paul to map it out
I don’t see new episodes uploaded , is this project over Paul ?
I just happened to be lead to this pod cast (thank you God) and am in awe. I have learned so much in this few 40 plus minutes. The details and clarity about who my partner is and how I need to handle it; beyond helpful!!! It’s so hard to understand the full scope of people with these disorders when you are not one of them. You can’t fathom that someone would act this way. And not only that way, but intentionally! act that way. so I thank you so much for the information in this podcast and will d... more
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Focuses on identifying and addressing various forms of emotional abuse, manipulation, and toxic communication in relationships. The show offers insights into the behaviors of both victims and perpetrators, providing listeners with practical advice and strategies for navigating difficult dynamics in their personal and family relationships. Each episode frequently tackles themes such as gaslighting, trauma bonding, and emotional manipulation, highlighting the complexities of recognizing and breaking free from unhealthy patterns. This significant emphasis on empowerment, healing, and self-awareness is designed to encourage personal growth and the establishment of healthier connections with others.
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