17. Am I Depressed or Is it the Relationship? (With Kimberly Hartman) | Live Brighter With Tara

In this week's episode, we will be joined in by Kim, one of my good friends, as she talks about her dysfunctional situation and the things she learned after leaving her abusive relationship.   For more information: https://www.livebrighter.info/ For free affirmations: https://forms.wix.com/92afa3c4-cdce-4001-8b89-7d69785eeab9:0b817886-a600-4dee-9177-f0847ad749cc Unravel Notebook/Barf Notebook: https://www.livebrighter.info/unravel-notebook   PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS 00:42 Something about our guest, Kim  01:27 Kim's dysfunctional situation: religious and emotional abuse 03:42 More context on Kim's situation: her children 04:41 The need for a "rescuer," a damsel in distress 05:47 Expounding more on Kim's first marriage and kids 06:34 Using religion/God to harm 08:03 Buffers and Kim's behavior as she coped 08:46 Normalizing 10:20 Kim's verbal degradation 11:00 Kim's conflict resolution with her abuser 12:09 What are some other things that led to buffering? 14:50 Kim's growth and development after leaving her situation 17:41 Creating a level of honesty and peace 19:21 Getting out, healing, and putting yourself in a healthy relationship     Follow us on our Socials!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livebrighterwithtara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552844352218     Grow 1% each day, I believe in you! Thank you for listening!     Hashtags: #interview #podcast #self #selfimprovement #selfdevelopment #selfhelp #specialguest #empowerment #emotionalintelligence #emotionalhealing #abusiverelationships #psychology #awareness #awakening #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #mentality #abusive #relationships #emotionalintelligence #toxicrelationships #abusesurvivor #emotionalabuse #personalstory