Why You Secretly Stay in Toxic Relationships

Are you trapped in a cycle of toxic relationships, or struggling to set boundaries with a narcissistic parent? In this episode of Made For Moore, Holly J. Moore and psychotherapist, podcast host, and author Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW, to unpack a powerful concept from her book: "Your Traitor Within." Jessica shares her raw personal journey of navigating three divorces and discovering how her childhood survival mechanisms—learned while watching her successful mother look the other way—became the very patterns self-sabotaging her adult relationships. If you’ve ever chosen the fear of abuse over the fear of abandonment, this episode is a compassionate roadmap to turning inward, healing your childhood trauma, and breaking the cycle of self-sabotage.Connect with Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW:https://www.jessicaannepressler.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jessicaannepresslerhttps://www.facebook.com/jessica.anne.pressler.2025https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicaannepressler0 @yourtraitorwithin  ***Birch Gold Group helps Americans protect their savings with physical precious metals: gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Whether you want to roll over your IRA or 401(k) into a Precious Metals IRA (with no tax penalties) or make a direct purchase for delivery, Birch Gold makes it simple and secure. Their team takes the time to educate you on your options, so you can make confident, informed decisions about your financial future.👉 Learn more and get your free info kit at https://bitira.go2cloud.org/SHAt.Sponsored by Birch Gold Group. We may receive compensation if you invest through this link.***Made For Moore with Holly J. Moore is a production of Moore Family Law Group, an accomplished legal team with a proven track record of protecting their client’s financial assets and best interests. Contact us at https://www.moorefamilylawgroup.comConnect with Holly at https://www.instagram.com/hollyjmooreNew Episodes Every Week!Produced by Aron Bender https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender#MadeForMoore #JessicaAnnePressler #NarcissisticMother #TraitorWithin #TraumaBond #FamilyLaw #SettingBoundaries #HealingTrauma #ToxicRelationships #JournalingPrompts