Episode 17: Recognizing Unhealthy & Abusive Patterns in Relationships

In this episode, we explore how to recognize unhealthy dynamics and patterns of emotional abuse in relationships—whether you’re just beginning to date or you’re in a longer-term connection that doesn’t quite feel right.

Shawna shares a short but powerful experience from her life—a one-month relationship that opened her eyes to the subtle but harmful signs of emotional manipulation and abuse.

We explore:

• What emotional manipulation can look like in the early stages

• Common signs of unhealthy relationship patterns and emotional abuse, including reactivity, gaslighting, love bombing, and body-based warning signals

• How to tune into and trust your intuition when navigating relationships

• Shawna’s personal journey of recognizing the red flags and ending the relationship

This episode is an invitation to explore your own relationship dynamics, tune into your inner truth, and make decisions that align with your peace and your highest path.

Your intuition is real. Your peace matters. You never have to abandon yourself to stay connected to someone else.

Resources for Relationships, Domestic Violence & Emotional Abuse:

Local Support: Look up local domestic violence resources or connect with a trusted therapist or counselor in your area.

International Support:

1. Hot Peach Pages: A global directory of domestic violence agencies and hotlines in over 100 countries 🌐 www.hotpeachpages.net

2. UN Women – Ending Violence Against Women: A global initiative offering education, policy support, and resources 🌐 www.unwomen.org

3. Love is Respect (U.S.-based, globally relevant): Education and support for identifying healthy vs. unhealthy relationship patterns 🌐 www.loveisrespect.org

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