Domestic Violence: The Hidden Red Flags, Emotional Abuse, and Why Leaving Saves Your Life

CW: This episode discusses domestic violence and abuse.One in three Latinas will experience domestic or interpersonal violence in their lifetime. In this powerful episode, therapist and survivor Coral Seco opens up a necessary, bumpy, and honest road trip through what domestic violence really looks like—and why it’s so much more than a visible bruise.Coral breaks down the many faces of abuse: emotional, mental, financial, and physical. She walks you through red flags we normalize or minimize. From tracking your location, controlling your money, criticizing your body, punching walls, “joking” threats, sex that ignores your consent—and why none of this is love.If you’ve ever wondered “Is this normal?” or you’re worried about a friend, Coral shows up as the loving big sister and trauma specialist she is to help you:Recognize the subtle signs of domestic and emotional abuseUnderstand why leaving is so hard (and why it’s still the answer)Honor your intuition, your safety, and your worthSupport a loved one without losing yourself or your own safetyOn this road, the message is clear: you deserve peace, safety, and a love that doesn’t hurt. And if you need to, you are allowed to take the next exit.If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text “BEGIN” to 88788.A new episode drops every Wednesday—another step on the road back to yourself, another moment to slow down, reflect, and choose healing. The Road Leads Back to Me is a space for honest conversations, emotional growth, mental wellness, and the kind of guidance that helps you navigate every twist, turn, and roadblock life places in your path.Follow the journey and stay connected on all platforms: @TheRoadLeadsBackToMe for podcast updates and @CoralExplainsItAll for daily reflections, big-sister advice, and storytelling that meets you right where you are.The road is long, but you never have to walk it alone.Executive Produced by Pink Grove AgencyHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.