What is Abuse?

Hi Friend,  I was waiting with so much anticipation to get this Episode to you! Here is the question that I wrestled with and I think many of you wrestle with too... Was it really abuse or am I exaggerating? This is one of the most common questions survivors ask themselves. In this episode, we take an honest and grounded look at what abuse actually is, using widely recognized frameworks from crisis centers to help bring clarity. We talk about emotional, psychological, verbal, financial, and controlling behaviors that often get minimized or dismissed. We’ll discuss the difference between toxic and abusive relationships, why the word “narcissist” gets overused, and what patterns truly matter when discerning unhealthy dynamics. This episode is not about diagnosing people it’s about helping you understand what you lived through and giving language to experiences that may have been buried under doubt. If you’ve ever wondered whether what you went through “counts,” this episode is for you.