What happens when the “right thing” steals your voice? We sit down with Sam Leeson, who grew up in a small town where reputation came first and casual homophobia kept her hidden. She married a friend because it felt safe on paper, became a parent she adores, and built a career helping others advocate for themselves in birth and early parenting—while feeling unsafe and unheard at home. A panic attack at a school drop-off cracked the facade, linking past trauma to a present she could no longer ...
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What happens when the “right thing” steals your voice? We sit down with Sam Leeson, who grew up in a small town where reputation came first and casual homophobia kept her hidden. She married a friend because it felt safe on paper, became a parent she adores, and built a career helping others advocate for themselves in birth and early parenting—while feeling unsafe and unheard at home. A panic attack at a school drop-off cracked the facade, linking past trauma to a present she could no longer ...
Breaking Free: Empowerment and Healing from Narcissistic Relationships
Thrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and Beyond
32 minutes
10 months ago
Breaking Free: Empowerment and Healing from Narcissistic Relationships
What happens when the person you trusted most turns out to be a master of manipulation? Jamie, a seasoned expert in navigating narcissistic relationships, joins us this week to unravel her personal journey through a 25-year marriage riddled with turmoil and psychological abuse. Her story serves as a testament to the power of advocacy and support systems in what she describes as the "spin cycle" of narcissistic behavior. Through her experience, Jamie emphasizes the distinct yet complementary r...
Thrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and Beyond
What happens when the “right thing” steals your voice? We sit down with Sam Leeson, who grew up in a small town where reputation came first and casual homophobia kept her hidden. She married a friend because it felt safe on paper, became a parent she adores, and built a career helping others advocate for themselves in birth and early parenting—while feeling unsafe and unheard at home. A panic attack at a school drop-off cracked the facade, linking past trauma to a present she could no longer ...