"Why am I stuck?" In this episode, I unpack the layers of trauma bonding, cognitive dissonance, gaslighting, and self-blame that keep survivors tethered to their abusers long after the relationship ends.I share insights from my own healing journey, including the emotional grip of intermittent reinforcement and the manipulation of vulnerability. If you've ever found yourself struggling to reconcile conflicting emotions or doubting your experiences, this episode is for you.<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916632/support">Support the show</a>Website: <a href="https://emotionalabusecoach.com/">Emotional Abuse Coach</a> and <a href="http://www,high-conflictdivorcecoaching.com">high-conflictdivorcecoaching.com</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/emotionalabusecoach">@emotionalabusecoach</a> Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com {Substack} <a href="https://substack.com/@jessicaknightcoaching">Blog About Recovering from Abuse</a> {E-Book} <a href="https://jessicaknight.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/break-up-narcissist-ebook">How to Break Up with a Narcissist</a> <a href="https://emotionalabusecoach.com/relationship-recovery-course/">{Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal</a> <a href="https://emotionalabusecoach.com/communication/">{Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner</a>

"Why am I stuck?" In this episode, I unpack the layers of trauma bonding, cognitive dissonance, gaslighting, and self-blame that keep survivors tethered to their abusers long after the relationship ends. I share insights from my own healing journey, including the emotional grip of intermittent reinforcement and the manipulation of vulnerability.  If you've ever found yourself struggling to reconcile conflicting emotions or doubting your experiences, this episode is for you. Support the s...

Why Am I Stuck?