Barbara Shelton: Warning Signs of Secret Violence In Relationships

Our next Everyday Woman episode features Barbara Shelton, a wine enthusiast and digital content creator based out of Wine Country in Northern California. Several years ago, Barbara lost herself in an abusive relationship that was littered with secret violence, abuse that isn't physical. With the support of friends and family, Barbara was able to escape her toxic relationship and began to heal from the inside out. In this episode, Barbara shares her personal story and gives tips on how to detect the subtle signs of abuse in romantic relationships. Emotional abuse is often more common than physical abuse, but it's harder to recognize, because it can masquerade as an intense form of love and devotion. (TW// sexual assault, abuse, suicide)If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink live during a podcast recording. If you're interested in helping Melissa improve the podcast, please take our 5-minute anonymous Listener Survey. Thank you!SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:2019 Kid Vicious Red Wine & 2017 Liberté Cabernet SauvignonRed flags in dating: love bombing, controlling, jealousy, and isolation from friends and familyNavigating a toxic relationship with a partner that has a mental health disorderLosing yourself in unhealthy relationshipsSecret violence: emotional and psychological abuseTherapy & the healing process after leaving an unhealthy relationshipHow childhood trauma can condition adults to subconsciously seek that familiar hardshipThe meaning of SisterhoodRESOURCES:Follow Barbara on InstagramCheck out Barbara's YouTube channel, Beyond the Barrel seriesLearn more about Barbara's snazzy Coravin wine preservation systemShop Mimosa Sisterhood's new Eco-Friendly Tote BagShop Mimosa Sisterhood's new Boss Betch Laptop SleeveRate Mimosa Sisterhood on SpotifyLeave a review for Mimosa Sisterhood on Apple PodcastsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.