Why does marriage still feel so hard—even when you’ve left the abuse and married someone good?

In this episode, I unpack the frustrating truth so many survivors face: you escaped the toxic relationship, but the patterns followed you. I walk through the pendulum swing from self-sacrifice to self-protection, why “not your fault” isn’t the whole story, and how past trauma quietly shapes the way we show up in even the healthiest marriages.

If you’ve found yourself wondering why peace still feels impossible—or why being a “good partner” seems to come at the cost of yourself—this is for you. We’ll explore what true responsibility looks like, how to reclaim your voice without swinging into defensiveness, and the first steps toward the kind of relationship that doesn’t require you to disappear to keep the peace.

🎙️ Plus: I’m offering one free coaching session to the first five to schedule HERE as I pursue my ICF certification.

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