#198: My Toxic Relationship Just Ended. How Do I Reclaim My Life?

Caller Emily: After four years of an emotionally toxic relationship and numerous affairs, Emily is desperately trying to reclaim her life and trust in humanity, but finds herself struggling to overcome her shame and accept the truth that her 'fairytale' was never real. Stop settling for scraps and start real recovery with the therapy brothers. Welcome to Real Talk Recovery with the Therapy Brothers. "You are worthy of love, trust, and a healthy commitment from an actual partner who is there for you - don't settle for anything less!" Emily was in a toxic relationship for the past four years. She was hoping her partner would change, but she eventually realized that wasn't going to happen. She attempted to set boundaries and take a break, but every time he would come back, proclaiming his love and she would believe him. She was desperate for love and recognition and was willing to settle for scraps from her partner. She is now struggling to reclaim her life and pick up the pieces of her shattered identity. She is feeling overwhelmed, distrustful of people, and full of anger. She is learning that she is worthy of true love and commitment, and is determined to take steps to achieve that. In this episode: 1. How do I reclaim my life after a toxic relationship? 2. What is the root cause of the desperation to stay in an unhealthy relationship? 3. How can I learn to trust again and find my worthiness? // SUBMIT A QUESTION + SCHEDULE A CALL // We would love to answer any questions you have about addiction, trauma, recovery, healing, and anything you can think of. Click the link below to submit your question (and if you're open to being a guest on the podcast, you can schedule your call time as well)! We're also curious to know if there are any topics you'd like to hear us discuss on the podcast. https://www.therapybros.com/call-in-and-ask-a-question/ Send mail to: Therapy Brothers, 40 W Cache Valley Blvd Ste 3c, Logan, UT 84341 // Brannon Patrick LCSW | "The Expert" // Website: https://www.brannonpatrick.com Therapy Practice: https://therapyutah.org/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/brannon_patrick Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExpertBrannon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bpatricklcsw // Tyler Patrick LMFT | "The Wandering Therapist" // 15-Minute Free Consultation Call: https://lovestrong.com/consultation-call Therapy Practice: https://lovestrong.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.wandering.therapist Facebook: https://facebook.com/love.strong.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXaR4084r-Z_251xVdoyMFQ // SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL // Newsletter: https://www.therapybros.com/subscribe Donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XQUZPJ6QNC22C Theme Music By: Max Wardle Music Books & Audiobooks We Recommend (We earn a small percentage from your purchase with any of the books links on this page): https://lovestrong.com/most-impactful-books/ // OUR COURSES // Boundary Bootcamp: https://www.brannonpatrick.com/Boundarybootcamp Pornography Addiction Recovery Kickstart: https://lovestrong.com/courses/overcome-pornography-addiction/ // OUR EVENTS // Radiant Dawn | Women's Retreat: https://radiantdawn.org Rising Son | Men's Retreat: https://risingson.org Vibrant Love | Couple's Retreat: https://vibrantlove.org Reclaim Your Heart Conference: https://reclaimyourheart.net/conference