Why Smart Women Still End Up In Toxic Relationships

When grief has nowhere to go, it can turn into something dangerous fast. In this conversation with Aleeza Ben Shalom, Elana Israel opens up about losing her best friend, carrying a devastating secret, and using drugs to numb the pain until her life unraveled completely. From the streets of Kensington to 12-step recovery, making amends to nearly 40 people, and learning how honesty rebuilds trust, this is a story about addiction, faith, and why real relationships cannot survive without truth.