What you MUST do to LEAVE an Emotionally Abusive Relationship | Stephanie Lyn Coaching

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  • @jonahjolie7466
    @jonahjolie7466 5 років тому +2399

    Girls, I am 60 and have gone through 2 divorces...young ladies, don't waste your years on someone who is a taker...Takers are people who take, your hopes, your self, and your soul...you feel empty and they never give... except to get... remember, this is your life...year in year out, this is your time... VALUABLE TIME because you are valuable...don't waste your time trying to get someone to like and love you...if you have to do that, they are stingy...with themselves and everything thing they own...think smart...learn about yourself and love yourself...your worth it

  • @sharijumalon929
    @sharijumalon929 6 років тому +1622

    I broke up with him today. I deserve better. It’s been a rollercoaster. Now the healing begins!

  • @TanYa-ct4dt
    @TanYa-ct4dt 5 років тому +1055

    The hardest part of being able leave is that not many abusers are abusive 100% of the time. There are sometimes 70% good, loving times. But 30% really horrible times.

    • @Launicanumba1
      @Launicanumba1 3 роки тому +166

      It’s like they’re two different people. Dr. Jekyll and Hyde

    • @guidosarducci166
      @guidosarducci166 3 роки тому +170

      This. It is difficult. When things are good, they are REALLY good. But I know that it's coming. I don't know when, I don't know where, but at any given moment she just turns and it becomes a hellish barrage of hate and hurt and abuse. It's like she is two different people, and I am CONSTANTLY having to live on edge because I just don't know when the next attack will come.

    • @picapico9773
      @picapico9773 3 роки тому +56

      @@guidosarducci166 Nobody should ever have to put up with that. Someone who treats you like that does not genuinely care about you. You deserve to live a happy life where you aren't sneak attacked with terrible mood swings and abuse. I hope you are able to get out a live happily.

    • @picapico9773
      @picapico9773 3 роки тому +2

      and* live happily

    • @mell5683
      @mell5683 3 роки тому +112

      Or 90% horrible times and 10% “okay” times. But because you experience intense pain MOST of the time; that 10 % feels SO soothing that it almost becomes an addiction. Very hard to exit that cycle 🤧

  • @andi1968heygurlhey
    @andi1968heygurlhey Рік тому +21

    This video is 5 yrs old and is helping folks in 2023. ❤

  • @sarahs5340
    @sarahs5340 Рік тому +68

    After four years, I left last month. I couldn’t take the blatant disrespect. It was tearing me down badly. Even if there are no other romantic relationships in my life, staying wasn’t tolerable any longer. My mental and physical health were deteriorating. He did it on purpose with no remorse. He enjoyed it. Ocean of red flags and getting worse. Life is better without him.

    • @JumboCrayons27
      @JumboCrayons27 12 днів тому

      Any advice for me? Very similar situation, its been almost 4 years with him and I need to leave for my own well being. I'm not happy and have so much anxiety around our relationship. We got into an argument today and he used saying he was going to kill himself in the conversation, he has so much control and power over how I feel and react.

  • @sweetgeorgia70
    @sweetgeorgia70 5 років тому +886

    After 23 years a peaceful home is all I want.

    • @mirelaruf6481
      @mirelaruf6481 4 роки тому +44

      Me too after 17 years. Health and peace are what we need.I wish you all the best in life!

    • @blueseptember2174
      @blueseptember2174 4 роки тому +18

      Yes. Peace is my goal too.

    • @tanianinoarmenta5703
      @tanianinoarmenta5703 4 роки тому +11

      Me too
      Blessings
      To you .

    • @tanianinoarmenta5703
      @tanianinoarmenta5703 4 роки тому +34

      All I want is peace , joy , and a healthy happy home not only for myself but for my Children .enough is enough .

    • @thatswhatsup712
      @thatswhatsup712 4 роки тому +13

      And it's not too much to ask

  • @MiladeOliveiraGaia
    @MiladeOliveiraGaia 3 роки тому +448

    "You can't have a rational conversation with an abusive partner, bc if they recognized they're abusive, they would've done something about it by now" - This really hit home for me. Thank you so much Steph💗

    • @KingNexusMOCs
      @KingNexusMOCs 2 роки тому +2

      As a man this hits home for me as well.
      I was bad before but I made changes and improvements to show I wanted to be a better man, better lover, better partner.
      But I can see now that she was never interested and our relationship was toxic before I caused any harm.
      I have to let her go. She doesn't want to improve. She doesn't want things to get better.

    • @MiladeOliveiraGaia
      @MiladeOliveiraGaia 2 роки тому +2

      @@KingNexusMOCs Deep down, she'll respect you for leaving her, and it might even motivate her to finally look at herself and make changes. - Keep on working on your healing brother. There's a Queen waiting to love you in your near future and treat you like the King you are becoming. - If I may make a suggestion, look into masculine energy. Now that I've left the abusive relationship, studying feminine energy is helping me rebuild myself as a high quality woman.

    • @natureinblum
      @natureinblum 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, it's true.

    • @stefaniestewart5857
      @stefaniestewart5857 Рік тому +2

      So true amen.

    • @t-worx4458
      @t-worx4458 Рік тому +3

      Yup, had that fight with him, informing him that he is emotionally abusing me... his response:"you are crazy"... gaslit right there.
      Have been intimately and emotionally rejected by him now for 5 months. I have learnt not to become as pathetic, pleading, crying and be scared he will leave me, like I did before. I am standing my ground to rather learn and love myself, as I learnt that true love does not treat one like this.
      He is NOT willing to see and accept that he has big issues causing me to act the way I do. He rather label me as stubborn, disrespectful and not loving him.
      He told me also that a man marry to be able to easily have sex for life. He definately does not understand the concept of marriage then....
      I have reached my quota of enduring the insecurity about our marriage connection..

  • @robertleejameswelch8383
    @robertleejameswelch8383 6 років тому +493

    Breaking up is hard to do, but necessary to grow.

    • @kevinjang8209
      @kevinjang8209 6 років тому +6

      110% agree!

    • @mslyne
      @mslyne 5 років тому +4

      True true true!!! The six year relationship has stumped my growth!!

  • @karencombs6451
    @karencombs6451 2 роки тому +162

    This is so hard! I left the abuse 45 days ago. I'm so depressed and constantly think of ending it all. I was isolated in that relationship. I have no friends nor family. I have been my only support through this. I had to move to another town. Sometimes I feel I don't have the strength to continue. I was stripped of my self worth, my soul, my dreams, and even my hope. I don't know who I am anymore. This life seems like a nightmare that I can't wake up from. What little compassion that is left in my heart goes out to all the women who have been through this and made it out alive. I pray we all can heal!!!

    • @chopqwaby4158
      @chopqwaby4158 2 роки тому +10

      Girl I met a crazy ass man, that apparently sees me continuously cheating in his mind. He's beat shit crazy, and when he gets like this there's no snapping him out of it. He belittled me, he's a demon sent from hell. He is possessed, I can even tell when he wants to know something like who I was on the phone with. It triggers him and he gets this sweet crazy look in his eyes and he asks so politely "who was that babe" but little do I know I just woke a demon inside of him. Cause out of no where he will start tripping, it might take a month but it's comes and goes.

    • @staceyfrench7728
      @staceyfrench7728 Рік тому +15

      I too am currently going through this alone. It’s only been a week and a half for me. It’s devastating. We can survive!

    • @melanietomasetto1222
      @melanietomasetto1222 Рік тому +14

      Me too... They tend to isolate their partner from friends and family... It's all part of the manipulation...

    • @tequilabumbum4373
      @tequilabumbum4373 Рік тому +4

      Im so sorry🙏🏽
      How are you feeling these days?

    • @nmc1859
      @nmc1859 Рік тому +4

      Good that you left abuse. 💖

  • @annoldham3018
    @annoldham3018 5 років тому +358

    I have had 2 relationships like this. I left both when it became physical. That crossed the line. I am now married to a beautiful man and will be celebrating our silver wedding at Christmas. So yes, you can recover and move on.

    • @marysmith861
      @marysmith861 4 роки тому +16

      I love that you found a beautiful man.

    • @newme2308
      @newme2308 4 роки тому +8

      I needed to see this

    • @philima
      @philima 3 роки тому +10

      @@newme2308 Me too. I just really hope there is a chance of a decent relationship after what we went through...

    • @newme2308
      @newme2308 3 роки тому +3

      @@philima I think it’s us that needs to change and everything outside us will change

    • @sunshinestate1306
      @sunshinestate1306 Рік тому

      The word beautiful doesn’t sound like a strong masculine guy….

  • @Arlene_witha_y
    @Arlene_witha_y 5 років тому +855

    Almost 15 years with the wrong man. I knew it from the day i met him that he was probably not right for me, but i was attracted and intrigued.
    6 months into it i received the first bit of verbal and emotional abuse, and it began to snowball and became a way of life. I left him the first time 5 years into it, with our 2 year old, and I ended up going back because i had very little to no resources to survive on my own. And then i left again, and came back, and again, and came back. I stayed long enough to finish college and left again, and came back.... and i don’t know what the hell is wrong with me that once i would leave it wouldn’t be long before i felt like i made a mistake, I’d feel guilty, id be manipulated, convinced that we could have so much more together and thinking maybe i didn’t try hard enough.
    Two kids later and I’m awake to the knowledge that he will never change! He will never grow, he will never be better than what he is.
    Dominating, controlling, loud, obnoxious, arrogant, demanding, difficult, impatient, judgemental...... and not there for me when I’m sick or hurt.
    He wants a partner to help with finances and provide sex. But if i need emotional support he can’t be bothered. If I’m sick, it’s all in my head.... if i have a need , I’m crazy!!!
    I’m sick of it! I’m not needy, I’m very independent, but I’m a human and i need a human connection.
    This monster isn’t capable of that. All he does is manipulate me into thinking that he’s connecting but what’s he’s really doing is trying to convince me that I’m wrong and that he’s right.

    • @ang_ro
      @ang_ro 5 років тому +53

      The Good Choice There's nothing wrong with you for going back, you are Trauma Bonded to him & it is so hard to break. It is literally like coming off a drug when that bond is broken. Also you see hope, potential & have empathy-- all human qualities. I keep going back to my abusive husband also. My friends & family all want me to stay away from him but I know I cannot do it until I am ready within myself to deal with the pain and terror of leaving for good. Love and light to you...

    • @deepshikhakujur5294
      @deepshikhakujur5294 5 років тому +17

      Reading your story is like reading my future story.. I got married 7 month back and my husband have same behavior as your husband he always wants me but he is never available for me . He always convence me that I was wrong that's why this happen. And now his family also supports him . He have this habbit of telling everything even our personal bed room talks to his mother . And justify his actions by saying that's my habbit . A month before we had fight he got vilont on me and abbuses me and my family . I have left his home . That also dint realese him his mistake he was giving reasons why he hit me . One day out of angre when I said I dont this relationship I wanted to end it . After some hours he called and said Please forgive me give me one last chance . I'm am really not getting what to do it's only 7 month of marriage should I give him one last chance or not . ?

    • @toyawimley647
      @toyawimley647 5 років тому +13

      I can relate my ex was never there emotional for me but wanted sex I refused so now he's mad and he knows not calling me hurt my feelings. I learning to love myself first and next time I will time my time and much sure he's actions line up with his words. I'm done with empty promises.

    • @lifeofthebeautifulalchemis1288
      @lifeofthebeautifulalchemis1288 5 років тому +44

      OMG!!! AS I STARTED READING YOUR COMMENT, ALL I COULD THINK WAS, "THIS IS ME!!" IT'S ONLY BEEN TWO YEARS BUT WHEN I FIRST STARTED TALKING TO HIM, I KNEW HE WOULDN'T BE GOOD FOR ME, BUT I WAS INTRIGUED BY HIS CONVERSATIONS. HE STARTED VERBALLY ABUSING ME LIKE 9 MONTHS IN. HE'S BEEN TRYING TO GET ME PREGNANT BUT FOR SOME REASON I JUST WILL NOT CONCEIVE A CHILD AT THE MOMENT. I FEEL AS IF MY SPIRIT GUIDES ARE PROTECTING ME. I LEFT AGAIN TODAY!

    • @tebellojulia5961
      @tebellojulia5961 5 років тому +16

      Yohhh Good Choice, I was also in the same position as you, but I had to put an end to this come back and forth. I was always blaming myself that maybe, there's something wrong with me. He would blame me for everything that he was doing, stating that I pushed him to that. I would feel bad. He was so manipulative, demanded sex like I was his sex slave, but I am glad that I managed to get out of that relationship

  • @weddingbliss18
    @weddingbliss18 Рік тому +17

    I am planning to leave my physically and emotionally abusive husband tomorrow. Despite all the promises to act better he never changed but I am realising that I am changing. I am turning into a sad and angry person. I am losing my sanity. I can barely remember the last time I heartily laughed which I used to frequently do before meeting him. I believe I deserve better. I deserve to be happy again. God give me strength.

  • @kirbyaugustine761
    @kirbyaugustine761 6 років тому +431

    We have to treat the narc as they are and not as we would like them to be. The lesson for me was to rediscover my own power. I was never truly a victim. I was a willing participant. My narc was a mirror exposing me to my character flaws such as codependency, low self esteem and poor boundaries to name a few. Narcs are predators that don’t get better. The more time you invest in them they become better predators.

    • @RAP-qb6cy
      @RAP-qb6cy 6 років тому +18

      Kirby Augustine This is one of the best comments I’ve ever read on our situations this is so so true I am literally delving into the exact same things going to Codependents Anonymous is very helpful I learned I totally married my dad emotionally unavailable but I took it a step further and married someone emotionally abusive

    • @debbien4922
      @debbien4922 5 років тому +3

      Kirby Augustine: Wow, you couldn’t have said it better. You’re exactly right and should be a wake up call for all who endure abuse.

    • @lifeofthebeautifulalchemis1288
      @lifeofthebeautifulalchemis1288 5 років тому +1

      wow! testimonal truth!

    • @antoinettejordan6288
      @antoinettejordan6288 5 років тому +2

      So true this is what I say I let him in and stayed around when I should have left him long time ago

    • @laurieabinader1167
      @laurieabinader1167 4 роки тому

      RA P o

  • @rhoda1946
    @rhoda1946 Рік тому +47

    I am 76 and in abusive relationship. Thought I was too old. You have inspired me. Thank you!

    • @jijyladameenbleu9555
      @jijyladameenbleu9555 Рік тому +3

      Our heart is never old. We can find love at any moment in our life. You are loved. Cheers my dear.

    • @thefill-ups9109
      @thefill-ups9109 Рік тому +3

      Five yrs later I decided ( today) I decided to move. I have 3 children with him and they have to stay

  • @x-2954
    @x-2954 7 місяців тому +98

    Sexlessness. Sharing a bed with someone who doesn’t acknowledge you are a sexual being hurts so much. I was in a sexless marriage for years. Being a woman with a high libido, I felt inadequate. Worst I feel invisible. The man who was “supposed” to want me, just didn’t. We talked about it many times, more than I can recall now. It was always me. I wanted too much - once a week was too much for him. I didn’t initiate - he was always complaining of headaches, stomaches, always stressed, always tired. I was too sexual - when being subtle doesn’t work, what is next? Explicitly saying I wanted sex. Oh but then it was not appropriate. Conversations would end up with him saying he didn’t feel desired or I made him feel emasculated because he didn’t want sex as much as I did. Yeah, it was always me. I could never win. While we were dating we would have a decent amount of sex, it was good. The first huge red flag was not having sex in our honeymoon - which I ignored. It rapidly decrease to once a week, then every other week. Years gone by it was months in between, by the time we divorced it was over a year with no sex. I cried myself to sleep more times that I can count. I didn’t understand what was wrong with me. Was I that undesirable? Was I repulsive? After those conversations, I just stopped trying, initiating, mentioning sex. We were still loving - holding hands, hugging, kissing - but sex was off the table. He then cheated on me. Swore he had sex only 4 times in a year (or more) long affair. It didn’t matter. For years my self worth was damaged by him, years of low self esteem, years of feeling less of a woman, the marriage that was more than over, waiting in hospice, really ended. Funny how things are, I asked him for a divorce, he manipulated me into staying, next day his infidelity came to light. I was out as soon as I could. Best thing of my life. Additionally, That feeling when your partner cheated and you don't have the courage to leave him / her so you just death with the pain and live everyday asking questions about your worth. This pain is different from the cheating one_living and seeing him everywhere anticipating when he or she do it again. The best thing is to hire a private investigator Metaspyhub@gmail. com to help you spy on their cellphone remotely just like he did for me...

  • @GlowWithChanel
    @GlowWithChanel 6 років тому +309

    I broke it off completely after 3 years of an abusive relationship 3 months ago. It was the best decision of my life, that bad situation made me a better stronger person, I have so much more appreciation for good people. I’m now in the healthiest relationship I’ve ever been in. I look at the past as a place of reference not a place of residence.

    • @JM-kb1ei
      @JM-kb1ei 3 роки тому +7

      Congrats. I pray with all my heart I can say the same ASAP

    • @princessruth9155
      @princessruth9155 2 роки тому

      Right on! I love imma keep that saying! Very happy to hear ur story. Gives others hope always in storytelling. Aloha!

    • @Ashley-rp4ui
      @Ashley-rp4ui 2 роки тому +4

      That last sentence.. the past is reference on residence

    • @its_dade
      @its_dade 2 роки тому

      That gives a lot of us hope. Thank you for your comment 👏

    • @stephaniekay9793
      @stephaniekay9793 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for this line- a place of reference not residence! Indeed, so well said.

  • @lydiatreasure9876
    @lydiatreasure9876 6 років тому +233

    This video literally changed my life. I left my abusive partner and am doing so much better now. Thank you stephanie 💕

    • @donwhelan768
      @donwhelan768 3 роки тому +4

      Hi Lydia, in a similar situation, after 2 years do you still think you made the right choice?

  • @therealsamsclub2325
    @therealsamsclub2325 4 роки тому +101

    I finally left today, finally. I’m not sure what the future holds but I’m ready to see what will happen.

    • @jessxj5521
      @jessxj5521 3 роки тому +4

      I hope you’re in a better place today❤️ sending you strength and smiles

    • @donwhelan768
      @donwhelan768 3 роки тому +2

      I'm in a similar situation, how did it work out Samantha?

    • @taydavies9971
      @taydavies9971 3 роки тому

      @@donwhelan768 Wondering as well

    • @therealsamsclub2325
      @therealsamsclub2325 3 роки тому +2

      @@donwhelan768 sorry for the late reply! We got back together and finally I was discarded by him for the best of both of us! It’s difficult because we have a trauma bond so it’s difficult to completely cut him off... but making progress every day!

    • @heavenlove4783
      @heavenlove4783 3 роки тому +2

      I left I don’t how to feel!

  • @natsdaley9615
    @natsdaley9615 3 роки тому +28

    Nov 2018 i asked for a divorce after being together for 10 years
    Nov 2019 divorce granted
    2021 he is remarried
    2021 me still watching these videos to continue my healing journey and be the best ME i can and will be. Thank you Stephanie x

  • @amylynn7881
    @amylynn7881 2 роки тому +78

    I’ve listened to this video over and over and over. I’ve got money saved, a storage unit, an attorney, and am in weekly therapy. The fear of his words still has power. You said it perfectly so many times here. I feel like I’m living 2 lives and preparing for a war. My narcissistic husband has no idea or faith in my strength. I’m using that to my advantage. I’m so close to being ready to tell him and file. Just need to close up on a place to live (we have a 2 year old) and fighting the fear of hateful words and social media abuse. Thank you for this and all of your videos!!

    • @katieviljoen8409
      @katieviljoen8409 Рік тому +2

      I’m in same situation as you ! How have you got on ?

    • @amylynn7881
      @amylynn7881 Рік тому +15

      @@katieviljoen8409 I moved out on October 1st while he was at work. It was the absolute hardest and terrifying thing I ever did. Once he found out and started rapidly calling I could have puked. The sickness and almost out of body stress I felt at that moment I can never put in to words. I don’t want to scare you but so many videos say it’s “hard”. But I was and still am addicted to trying to make him happy. So I almost physically felt like I was going to have a heart attack …. It was the worst feeling. I just don’t know how to even put it in to words. He now is promising me the world and I just can’t go back. So even though I physically moved, because he nonstop pushes I feel like I’m in the same boat. I still haven’t severed the trauma bond. If I can help in any way please let me know. Be prepared .. if you’re like me and have been a people pleaser and empath your whole life… be prepared to feel a feeling of sickness like you’ve never felt before. 😞 I’m thinking of you. Now I still have to cut my contact. He uses the exchanges to pull me back. So I’m still very much struggling. Months later. I wish I had a lighter way to explain this. I’m here if I can help in any way though!

    • @yeahyeahyeah2935
      @yeahyeahyeah2935 Рік тому +2

      Unfortunately I empathize deeply with this except he is my sole source of income. I cannot secure housing 😢 my heart is with you though. Hope you and your little girl get out.

    • @elizabethbowie9753
      @elizabethbowie9753 Рік тому +2

      @@amylynn7881 I once read a commenter's reply, & she said she actually had to move out of state, to get away. Narcs Never change, no matter how nice you are to them. Just go, "No contact," with them once & for all.
      Normal people are friendly, but not all friendly people are Normal.
      Normal people are kind.
      Not all kind people are Normal.
      Kindness without Honesty, is Manipulation. 💗💗💗

    • @SuperBunny40
      @SuperBunny40 Рік тому +2

      Same here, but I have a new place to stay that he doesn't know about. Over 2 hours from our current home. I guess I have planned more than I knew because all the steps she went over I have in place.

  • @favooolosa
    @favooolosa 6 років тому +604

    Ok....after suffering for about 3 yrs w this abusive person, ,,,I left yesterday...I prepared for yesterday for a year....I found the strenght to leave .😵😿😥
    I couldnt live another day...I was dead...I feel like a shredded piece of rag....Im going to heal and become the person I was before he drained my spirit...it was Soooo bad....I have severe anxiety bcuz of this relationship....I left yesterday while he was at work...I literally escaped...when 3:00 pm comes around everyday my anxiety goes thru the roof...because its the time he is on his way home...I knew that at 3:50 he was going to see my car not there and run in to find I left.I BLOCKED him everyway I could ..I was TERRIFIED...Im now staying w a fam member...but I have to park my car two blocks away so he wont drive around to see if Im at my fam house...the aftermath TRAUMA ,,,Im paranoid he is going to pop up...I promised MYSELF N GOD N MY FRIENDS N FAM I WONT GO BACK...I see a therapist...Im getting my own place in Sept...I love myself enough to know that I wasn't growing and this last time he left me BRUISES all over..where they are visible...☹😔 I had two bruises on my neck ..one on each side...he choked me so bad ..I looked in the mirror and I seen all the bruises and they hurt just as bad as the mental n emotional scars...I said...thats it...I have been thru enough of abuse..from childhood..THAT was the last draw......Now I feel ....heartbroken and happy at the same time..😢...I need to heal...I am very spiritual...its God THAT has guided and given me strenght when I was ready to kill MYSELF.....I dont want young girls to think that its normal to get treated this way......its not...We are not THE PROBLEM
    THEY HAVE THEIR OWN ISSUES...💖 Stay prayed up..keep God 1st..,God Bless

    • @blankwhite6163
      @blankwhite6163 6 років тому +39

      rivers nature your situation sounds just like mine!! So glad you left I will be leaving soon. Leaving my home I built and 2 dogs but I have to !

    • @favooolosa
      @favooolosa 6 років тому +26

      Terri Cornwell
      Please do. I feel soooooooooooooo much better😥😊
      Better things to come for us!😀👍💖💖 Stay strong and positive .

    • @jhuber350
      @jhuber350 6 років тому +12

      rivers nature god bless both of you!

    • @favooolosa
      @favooolosa 6 років тому +35

      @@tashina505 hello😊 Im doing great. Im happy to say...I have peace of mind and have moved foward. He has been calling me through private calls but I dont answer...Ive blocked him n his emails go straight to spam...Im glad that I left.

    • @favooolosa
      @favooolosa 6 років тому +12

      @@tashina505 u left him tday? Congratulations...its really tough...so be proud ...how do you feel?

  • @Ayyye_Yoooo_B
    @Ayyye_Yoooo_B 6 років тому +438

    This is exactly what I needed to hear!!
    I want to move on ... I’ve been in this toxic relationship for 8 years and this video has given me the strength to put a stop to this cycle!

    • @maribella2139
      @maribella2139 6 років тому +11

      Did u leave? I just ended my 11 yr marriage. I dont know how I'm gonna go thru it

    • @evavanessa9800
      @evavanessa9800 6 років тому +11

      @@maribella2139 I'm in the same situation right now..14 years. 3 kids. I'm lost.

    • @melissasolis9834
      @melissasolis9834 5 років тому +3

      Me too Bianca. 7 years, dated him since I was 12 when we started, I’m 18 now.

    • @rauhahowaes7234
      @rauhahowaes7234 5 років тому +2

      Bianca how did the break up go.Im stuck in a very toxic abusive relationship

    • @taylormorris6561
      @taylormorris6561 5 років тому

      I’m in the same boat..

  • @fluong08
    @fluong08 4 роки тому +7

    After 20 years of marriage, 5 years of dating, endless hardwork and sacrifices, I finally gave up and walked away. I lived with a lazy, self-serving chauvinist pig for the last quarter of century and in my naive crazy head, i thought my love and kindness can change him, but a taker he is will never change. The last blow to my face was that he didn't seem to care that i called it quit. No fights, no arguments, no talks. He just wanted his half of the house equity. The word "self-sooth" really hit home for me today. I am still in disbelieve that I have wasted 25 years of my life on this bastard and his family. Depressed and sad but I have to hold myself up for my daughters. Thank you for your positive message.

    • @rosyapplekitchen635
      @rosyapplekitchen635 4 роки тому

      Congratulations on getting away, be free invest in yourself now and don’t look back. We all make mistakes in life but enjoy your new life now. I hope i get my chance to.

  • @lifeofthebeautifulalchemis1288
    @lifeofthebeautifulalchemis1288 5 років тому +142

    I'm choosing to love myself first... I walked away from the situation plenty of times and today is my new beginning. I've mad a promise to myself that I deserve better. I will replay this video as many times as I need to, to stay mentally strong!

    • @provaakter7050
      @provaakter7050 3 роки тому

      We’re you able to stay strong ?

    • @lifeofthebeautifulalchemis1288
      @lifeofthebeautifulalchemis1288 3 роки тому +4

      @@provaakter7050 yes now. Wow you just helped me realize I’ve been back since this comment. But also that I’ve let go for the final time 4 months ago.

    • @ItsCherry504
      @ItsCherry504 2 роки тому

      @@lifeofthebeautifulalchemis1288
      How’s things going now?

    • @lifeofthebeautifulalchemis1288
      @lifeofthebeautifulalchemis1288 2 роки тому +7

      @@ItsCherry504 I’ve moved away and doing good with my life. The healing process is still tedious but I finally let it go 9 months ago.

    • @natureinblum
      @natureinblum 2 роки тому +1

      Good for you, I have been practicing about loving myself for once..

  • @baleriacorona988
    @baleriacorona988 5 років тому +127

    I can't stop crying. Everything you say is so accurate and empowering

    • @Bidmores
      @Bidmores 2 роки тому

      yes

    • @youretoopolitical8611
      @youretoopolitical8611 Рік тому

      Not quite. There’s a hint of victim blaming in there. Read Dr Jessica Taylor, Lundy Bancroft, and Don Hennessy

  • @NarcSurvivor
    @NarcSurvivor 6 років тому +265

    The narcissist expects the relationship to end, right from the first day meeting you. They know you're not going to put up with their abuse and manipulation forever. You will leave or at least take a step back from giving them supply, to the point where they are forced to discard you. They know this is inevitable.

    • @stephaniethompson5178
      @stephaniethompson5178 6 років тому +10

      Narc Survivor That's foul. Narcissism should be vaccinated. Wow.

    • @Hjortasmr
      @Hjortasmr 6 років тому +14

      You’re exactly right! I have heard them admit this.

    • @silvio.r8443
      @silvio.r8443 6 років тому +33

      Yeah they often test you or warn you of their bad side in the beginning..

    • @artgirl7480
      @artgirl7480 6 років тому +4

      Narc Survivor So true. I was looking for our marriage certificate a few weeks after getting married and found it filed under Divorce.

    • @StephRivera
      @StephRivera 6 років тому

      But whyyyy

  • @deena3003
    @deena3003 5 років тому +27

    I am definitely going through this process. I been married for 18 years and been solely financially dependent. I am looking for a job, been going to counseling, and working out at the gym to get myself mentally and physically stable to leave. I no longer engage in conversations with my abuser and focuses on myself. Getting money is huge for me to move out and away from his verbal abuse and intimidation. I am ready to leave and live the life I deserve.

    • @livingsteel6272
      @livingsteel6272 Рік тому

      Hi, how did you help yourself to get financial independent? My keep me on his travels in cant get me a normal job... Im looking for online work...dont know where to start..💔

    • @yaadwiseroots
      @yaadwiseroots Рік тому

      It’s been four years! How have you been?

  • @lisandragutierrez8587
    @lisandragutierrez8587 5 років тому +52

    I've been in and out of an emotionally abusive relationship for 6 yrs. I was codependent on him. I wanted to fix him because he was abused physically and emotionally by his mother. She recently passed and it breaks my heart that she left without making amends. So I made excuses for his cheating and at times narcissistic behavior. He's incapable of changing or doesn't want to but I can't do it anymore. I'm learning to love myself and being my own hero.
    Thank you for sharing.

    • @geormaryf
      @geormaryf 3 роки тому

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @willfade7994
    @willfade7994 5 років тому +94

    Hands down one of the best relationship advice videos I've seen. I shared it with a friend. This really helped me today... The hardest part is knowing it's time to walk away when pouring your heart out and trying to communicate time and time again only to be ignored by the person who's never willing to admit their faults, apologize and work on resolution. You know it's over when you finally resort to name-calling because nothing else works, but then you just feel terrible while they continue to ignore you. There comes a time when you just have to respect yourself and your boundaries. Never let someone get comfortable disrespecting and/or disregarding you.

    • @Polly1589
      @Polly1589 Рік тому

      Well, on the other side, someone who is verbally attacking you for 2 or 3 hours, calling you a liar, cheater, etc. is painful, too. All his wrongful accuses are still ringing in my ears and hurting me.

  • @hienienguyen6766
    @hienienguyen6766 5 років тому +19

    i had to get out recently. my tears were all down my face! i am so glad that i had gotten out. my ex bf was too much. so many of my friends were telling me to get him out! I didn't know what to do. I called the domestic violence hotline. then i realized how he used me, and take advantage of my emotions. Controlling someone is never normal. i am strong enough to leave that behind me.

  • @barbaragunnlartey9218
    @barbaragunnlartey9218 6 років тому +94

    So today I’ve cried so many times bc, strangely, I miss my abuser. Very similar experiences to you some of those who’ve replied (strangled, humiliated, chased by knives, etc.) Your video gives me strength and hope that I CAN get thru this.

    • @StephanieLynCoaching
      @StephanieLynCoaching  6 років тому +5

      I am so glad the videos have helped!

    • @FijianQtee
      @FijianQtee 4 роки тому +10

      I am having the same issue. My partner is very emotionally abusive and a narcissist . We broke up and got back together a few times. However today i ended it for good..my feelings for him are still there and i do have a bit of anxiety. But i deserve better and watching this video and knowing i have loved ones around me is helping me go forward.

    • @Em_Elizabeth
      @Em_Elizabeth 4 роки тому +8

      Yeah, I wished him the best as I said goodbye and thanked him for the good times while he wished me pain and loneliness. He's the one at a loss.

  • @shipperz88
    @shipperz88 6 років тому +610

    So so hard when there’s a child involved ☹️

    • @cassandrazuniga9857
      @cassandrazuniga9857 5 років тому +84

      Its harder when there is 4 involved 😢

    • @cfiggs3646
      @cfiggs3646 5 років тому +63

      i can relate, she has a point when she says they twist your words and your feelings so that you feel that you’re making a wrong decision, if you survived before they existed you can survive after and be more resilient!

    • @sharonjackson199
      @sharonjackson199 5 років тому +69

      I got two kids and I need to get out soon as possible

    • @cfiggs3646
      @cfiggs3646 5 років тому +28

      ​@@sharonjackson199 There is plenty of help for you and your kids, DO NOT BE AFRAID to use the resources available in your community; they can help you and protect you. Stay positive

    • @elizabethjeanty3177
      @elizabethjeanty3177 5 років тому +1

      Sharon Jackson praying for you xoxo

  • @JK-ly6wu
    @JK-ly6wu 6 років тому +165

    So true🙌🏻I didn’t realize that he was isolating me!! If I work: where are you!! If I’m home: your always home!!! I have no freedom!! I thought after years of being with a narcissist I would never be in another covert abusive relationship!! There are so many versions of abuse 😔Thank you for this eye opening video 🙏🏻

    • @coraluru3091
      @coraluru3091 4 роки тому +4

      @david sanders thank you for sharing this! One of the things I kept thinking that made it not toxic was that he didn’t isolate me. But I realized I isolated me because it was too hard not to. What I’d come home to want worth it, so I isolated myself from everyone. I also started to think I didn’t like people, but I realize it was self preservation. I hope you are doing better today ❤️

    • @destineehart4430
      @destineehart4430 4 роки тому +6

      When I worked he didn't care how much sleep he would make me lose, when I'd wake up on the mornings id have to be very quiet or he would get mad. When I dont work he complains im home all the time, I dont contribute, its my fault everything is awful because I'm "lazy". When I worked he was home playing game all day, then calls me down because I'm tried afterwards and dont wanna do dishes because I cleaned all day at work.. but again I'm lazy and don't help out all I do is work but dont help.. and no matter how much I help I dont do enough. Its just this exhausting cycle. It won't ever ever matter what I do I'm just not good enough. Get thrown out, let back in just to be thrown out again at some point because its inevitable. I'm getting ready to leave im just getting a few things in order, im going to stay with my parents, get a job and take care of myself. I'm sick of this im not gaining anything, the love I receive is minimal and on his terms. I cant even pick the movies we watch because "you take too long to pick", or "the movies you pick suck"... im sick of completely catering to him. I lost myself totally, and im disappointed in myself for that. He honestly doesn't care if im here, or not. So I might as well do myself a favor, and get as far from him as possible hes just weighing me down because he can.

  • @cindyhiatt5650
    @cindyhiatt5650 2 роки тому +14

    I listened to this this morning . And I am in the middle of the 8th breakup with this man over a 3 1/2 year period. Such turmoil! I almost lost all my friends and distanced from all my family. I felt like I was going crazy. I am 57 years old and can’t do this anymore. Just so hard to stay away from him as he comes back “love bombing”. Thank you for helping me finally moving forward.

    • @CrimesAcrossCultures
      @CrimesAcrossCultures Рік тому

      Am here I lost all my friends he asked me to block all of them, leave my work bla bla and I feel am crazy and my life doesn't feel like am in it.Soo numb 😭😭😭

  • @jorgemarquezzepeda8179
    @jorgemarquezzepeda8179 Місяць тому +1

    Love the advice. I'm struggling to leave a Narcissistic wife. I have learned that I am Codependent. I never knew when I was single how damaged I was. Now Step 1 of your advice is my biggest hurdle.. I feel chained to the wall

  • @bethrowan23
    @bethrowan23 6 років тому +32

    I'm so done with him and his shit and abuse. I'm leaving. He has no idea. He has threatened to kill me if I leave, that he will find me. I dont even care anymore. I'm terrified. But I'm also hopeful for a better future. He took everything from me and I'm going to get it back.

    • @burt314
      @burt314 3 роки тому +1

      Hope you got it back Elizabeth

  • @ChildoftheMostHigh1
    @ChildoftheMostHigh1 6 років тому +59

    People who love you, love you at your core. I am entering a phase of life that includes war. It is not easy.

    • @AlitaGunnm
      @AlitaGunnm 6 років тому +5

      Ronald Irwin THAT'S exactly what I summarized from all these experiences .... The first person who need to love at my core its me , and only a person who really loves and treats me right as I am , is the one that I really care for ...

    • @antoinettejordan6288
      @antoinettejordan6288 5 років тому +1

      Also listen to Robert Blakes jr on youtube he will pray for you through this

  • @brendamertes9472
    @brendamertes9472 3 роки тому +7

    I'm struggling hard to stop myself from trying to reason with him. I have to actually say out loud, "you're deflecting, you can't be reasoned with, I don't have the energy for this, etc" and that feels more like I'm being the toxic one. I believe that if I don't say these things out loud though, more for myself than for him, I won't recognize his deflection, that he isn't taking responsibility, that he can't be reasoned with, and I feel it would be more difficult to set boundaries. I'm still learning how to not be baited into arguments with him.

  • @TheShubLub
    @TheShubLub 2 роки тому +8

    I'm a guy and I sent this to my guy friend who is in a toxic relationship. This video works for ANYONE in a toxic relationship!
    Thank you for making this!

  • @gemmadubbydubz7786
    @gemmadubbydubz7786 4 роки тому +13

    I can’t thank you enough. I’m sat on the bus crying because I am worthy of happiness. I’m ready.
    Thank you again.

    • @goddyhelen6049
      @goddyhelen6049 4 роки тому

      +1(816,343,8307)

    • @goddyhelen6049
      @goddyhelen6049 4 роки тому

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    • @goddyhelen6049
      @goddyhelen6049 4 роки тому

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    • @goddyhelen6049
      @goddyhelen6049 4 роки тому

      +1(816,343,,,8307)

    • @gemmadubbydubz7786
      @gemmadubbydubz7786 4 роки тому

      @@goddyhelen6049 why would I want an abusive ex back? Get a real job and stop spamming on UA-cam.

  • @l.l.e.7104
    @l.l.e.7104 4 роки тому +10

    I'm gay and was in a 6-month relationship (yes, it can get bad in just 6 months and leave scars) with someone who I at first thought was my soulmate. Stephanie is so right about bringing one's own wounds to a relationship that allow you to get hooked and tolerate mistreatment. Mine were about being neglected and ignored. You don't see the red flags or just get confused by them. That guy trashed my self confidence, ability to trust, even my grasp of reality. The preexisting wounds can let you get sucked in even if it's for a week and just make them raw again.
    And he got nasty, just like Stephanie has said about emotionally abusive people. Do the self-love and growth, like I did, to make sure you never get taken in again.
    I wish emotional abuse was illegal somehow like physical abuse. A sense of justice would be helpful for me. I still see him around or hear about him once in a while and I don't know how to deal with it. I call him the heart rapist.

  • @TaniaHaideRiosecoCerda
    @TaniaHaideRiosecoCerda 6 років тому +99

    8 years of marriage and with two young children, leaving my abusive husband finally came. I left by decision and the strength I didn't think I Had, helped me understand it was time to go. It's hard so hard especially trying not to feel guilty for leaving, but deeply I was fed up with the constant yelling, punching holes, put downs, humiliated, breaking things, belittled, etc Day by day I try to Surround myself with people who seem to understand me, and lifts up my spirit.
    He still believes I'm coming back and says he will change. I still communicate bc we have children together, but he still tries to find ways to make me feel insecure. It takes day by day to rebuild the strength I've lost.
    To those who haventeft, only you will know when it's time to leave. I'm still trying to fight off the feeling of guilt of leaving but I knox I'm at a better place.

    • @maj1636
      @maj1636 5 років тому +3

      I can't believe Tania it is my story and my life presently. Each and every word you've said. And still stuck with him because of the kids. That's my only problem right now. Thank god there are women who still fight for their lives and well being. I feel that I am not the only one, the crazy one, the one who separated a family. Good luck Tania...

    • @jesspstn
      @jesspstn 5 років тому +4

      11 years and I’m still having a hard time leaving 😔

    • @pamelapap
      @pamelapap 5 років тому +1

      Tania Silva how are your children coping? How is co-parenting? Does he use the children against you or try?

    • @sharonjackson199
      @sharonjackson199 5 років тому +2

      yup been there and done that I had made that choice I'm not coming back..I need to change for me and my children

    • @e.civils0234
      @e.civils0234 4 роки тому +3

      This is where I am at now, I feel the guilt and worry about my kids future. I feel like I am going crazy! I have lost my identity, I live in complete isolation, his favorite saying is "YOur a cry baby, there you go ruining the day again". I need uplifting ppl in my life.

  • @alaynaleevan9689
    @alaynaleevan9689 6 років тому +109

    Needed this. Could you follow up with healing after an emotional abusive relationship?

  • @meanymouse
    @meanymouse 5 років тому +4

    i'm very codependent and have waited far too long to leave my current partner. it's so destructive, so hurtful, and so beyond draining. today is the first day that I have felt some sort of strength to entertain actually leaving him. thank you for sharing this video so much.

    • @sarahm3961
      @sarahm3961 5 років тому

      meany mouse i am on the same page. been with him for almost 6 years now, have been feeling unhappy for a few years now. however this is the day i’ve actUlly felt an urge to leave. today was the day i told one person the reality that i’ve never told anyone. i hope you find the strength to leave, cause i hope i find it too. you’re never alone. even though i know that how it feels rn.

  • @robiparrack7246
    @robiparrack7246 4 роки тому +36

    HAHA! Yes, I've totally been living on UA-cam to prepare myself to make this change in my life! It really has given me the strength to stand on my own two feet. The repetition of listening to these videos from Stephanie and many of the other vloggers has helped me to have the words in my head & heart so I am able to speak my truth when needed.,

  • @sheisasurvivor8479
    @sheisasurvivor8479 6 років тому +80

    Stephanie every time I watch you you say exactly what I went through 3 years ago. There is no rationalizing with them. I was a “terrible person, selfish person, the child is going to hate me, la la la”. I heard it all and it was awful but I ignored it with help. I quickly learned to argue was like arguing with a fence post. You are spot on and I hope this reaches people before they leave so they know what to expect. I had no idea what kind of fire I was playing with but I did it! And made it through it and am very happily remarried now. 🙏

    • @elisadiaz320
      @elisadiaz320 6 років тому +4

      I'm going through this dilema.. I'm scared to make the wrong decision mainly because of my 3 children, but I know in my heart that I am not happy..

    • @G2thesecondpower
      @G2thesecondpower 6 років тому +4

      @david sanders David, the hardest thing about leaving an abusive relationship is the fact that you're not going to get closure. Before this marriage with covert emotional abuser, while back I had a relationship with an over narcissist (yes as this video indicates, clearly I need to work on my own issues so they do not walk into another relationship like this) and the hardest thing with coping with the fact that there would be no closure, and no admission of responsibility from my boyfriend at the time.
      Waiting for anyone with narcissistic traits to take responsibility for their part in the relationship well, you are going to be waiting till pigs are ice skating in hell.
      We have to validate ourselves. Talk to as many people as you can who are empathetic. Watch as many of these videos as you can. I have been binge-watching videos on narcissism for a year now. In fact whenever I think my partner is a rational person and I go to him with my feelings about something, and I'm reminded once again that I am dealing with someone that will go on the attack, invalidate me, gaslight me and not so subtly put me down, or act like I'm being ridiculous and crazy, I come here to remind myself that I'm not dealing with a rational person.
      It's hard not to want the validation from that person. What they're doing is so obviously abusive and it's just mind-boggling that they don't see it. But we need to accept that they wont and never will. I think it's the only way to heal and move on.

    • @Tapleley
      @Tapleley 5 років тому

      elisa diaz I’m in the same situation right now. I cry myself to be strong for my kids but I know sooner or later this is not a place for me

    • @sweetgeorgia70
      @sweetgeorgia70 5 років тому

      You give me hope!!!!!

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      @stephanieduncan9023 4 роки тому

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  • @Eliza-gt6rs
    @Eliza-gt6rs 5 років тому +41

    I’m being isolated, doesn’t like me seeing my family, doesn’t want me going to work related things, always thinking I’m sleeping with male dentists that I work with, doesn’t like me calling my kids when they’re with their father. It’s so fucking draining and hard as fuck ! Please lord give me the strength to leave this narcissist

    • @Leslie-yh6de
      @Leslie-yh6de 3 роки тому +1

      Hey... did you end up leaving?
      I’m kinda going through the same thing I been with him for 2 years and 8 months and at one point I was happy and thought things were getting better.. but things are starting to come down again... it’s constantly me being accused of being with other guys or liking other guys.. I literally had icing stain on my shirt the other day from work and he starts accusing me saying that I’m with other guys and that it’s cum and saying all this random shit. Not even the worst part he calls me a “bitch” “dumbass” and that I always ruin everything and everything is my fault... when all I do is try to make things better and what’s hard is that I’m starting to normalize the name calling... but it’s draining I felt like ever since I got with him I got depressed again and I just can find the courage to leave but I notice myself getting tired slowly...I guess I just don’t want be lonely I’m scared to be by myself I have no friends and he’s made me grow apart from my family, that at this point I feel like I got no one...

    • @Eliza-gt6rs
      @Eliza-gt6rs 3 роки тому +3

      @@Leslie-yh6de hunni you’re not alone ! Yes I left 10 months ago now ! Thank god ! He controlled my life and much much more :( if you want add me on Insta and we can chat x

    • @cbreezy220
      @cbreezy220 3 роки тому +1

      @@Leslie-yh6de I am literally going through the same thing. I’m so depressed and don’t know how to leave him.

    • @fallinloveright
      @fallinloveright 3 роки тому

      @@cbreezy220 we can do this.

  • @GuadalupeGuacamole
    @GuadalupeGuacamole 5 років тому +18

    3:46 got me motivated deep in my 46 year old miserable, broke gut...THANK YOU...thank you...I can do this because I deserve better because I AM WORTHY.

    • @KM7661
      @KM7661 5 років тому +2

      @NY Nurse, yes, we can, we really can, it's about time.

    • @GuadalupeGuacamole
      @GuadalupeGuacamole 5 років тому +1

      Kristy Kabui YAS Kristy we can and we will! Thank you!

  • @KellyDawnGoneWrong
    @KellyDawnGoneWrong 5 років тому +105

    We are both toxic to each other. I hate myself and he is a selfish monster from hell.

    • @webuysellhousesaptscashoff9453
      @webuysellhousesaptscashoff9453 3 роки тому +8

      Let God Love you and you will heal and learn to love yourself. You are not the way someone treated you.

    • @KellyDawnGoneWrong
      @KellyDawnGoneWrong 3 роки тому +1

      @@webuysellhousesaptscashoff9453 Thank you so much 🙏

    • @webuysellhousesaptscashoff9453
      @webuysellhousesaptscashoff9453 3 роки тому +3

      @@KellyDawnGoneWrong Sure Kelly. The Lord healed my broken heart. We all have a common enemy who seeks to steal, kill and destroy us. When you say Yes God I need you so desperately and save me He will. He that calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Call on Him, cry out to Him. If you feel the pulling and tugging of your heart don’t harden it. Just say yes Lord hear I am. God loves the broken hearted and He is open to their cry. He healed mine.

    • @charleelooo
      @charleelooo 3 роки тому +17

      My emotionally abusive partner winds me up and gaslights me he knows I have a temper then knows when I explode from the mind fucks he’ll point and laugh and say look how you’re behaving then i cry because he’s so good at what he does.

    • @krissa5532
      @krissa5532 3 роки тому +10

      @@charleelooo that's another manipulation tactic. So that he can put the blame on you and say "look at how crazy you are". I hope you can get away soon

  • @samonecharisma3043
    @samonecharisma3043 2 роки тому +5

    I ended a emotional/toxic abuse relationship. I moved out of the apartment today and my car was stolen all in the same day! I don’t know if my ex partner was involved. But I would not be surprised! I’m proud of myself for still moving out no matter obstacles I faced today

  • @susannabonke8552
    @susannabonke8552 6 років тому +18

    "you deserve better" - how true!!

  • @gregphillips6434
    @gregphillips6434 3 роки тому +5

    This is one the best Narcissistic/trauma bond related videos I've seen on UA-cam yet. Thanks again for sharing!

  • @thebookofelsworth6918
    @thebookofelsworth6918 6 років тому +21

    ... did I say Thank You?...
    ... I'm so glad you are here ✨

  • @ruthsnyder1020
    @ruthsnyder1020 3 роки тому +1

    If you are scrolling for a good video on this subject, you found it!! This one says it all!

  • @katiemccoy1869
    @katiemccoy1869 5 років тому +98

    I'm 20 years old and going through an emotional abusive relationship, somehow everything is my fault... My time will come soon

    • @leahsmith2078
      @leahsmith2078 5 років тому +16

      A friend who had been through this told me the same, and I’ll tell you now. It will never stop being your fault in their eyes. They will always twist anything back on you. They will always be in denial and not truly change.

    • @alyandponies1
      @alyandponies1 4 роки тому +9

      Katie Mccoy I’m in this exact position now. I’m 19, we’ve been together for almost a year, he’s my second ever love, but he’s the most emotionally abusive person and he somehow makes everything my fault, even if I haven’t done anything wrong. I’m trying to leave, but somehow he keeps manipulating me into staying. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through, especially alone.

    • @alirezazd
      @alirezazd 4 роки тому

      What happened after 9 months?

    • @jogargus1277
      @jogargus1277 4 роки тому +2

      soon is now

    • @MariaLopez-cx5kr
      @MariaLopez-cx5kr 4 роки тому

      Katie Mccoy I am am in the same situation right now ... it just got worse and I was blamed for it all .

  • @sarahc594
    @sarahc594 5 років тому +36

    Thank you so much. I just left last night. I havent slept in over 24 hours and I needed this video. It was very soothing too, I've been so anxious all day.

    • @ranyaperez8941
      @ranyaperez8941 4 роки тому +2

      any updates?

    • @sarahc594
      @sarahc594 4 роки тому +4

      @@ranyaperez8941 yeah, I'm doing a lot better now... I've been in therapy since December (took me a while to get to that point) and I got a new job but because of the pandemic I'm not able to work but that's okay, I atleast feel like I'm back in control of my life again. Still can have bad days like with anxiety/depression/ptsd when triggered but overall doing well and therapy has helped a lot with that. Healing is possible.

    • @ranyaperez8941
      @ranyaperez8941 4 роки тому +2

      Sarah C thank you so much! I needed to hear that. I hope you continue healing ❤️

    • @sarahc594
      @sarahc594 4 роки тому +1

      @@ranyaperez8941 same to you 💜💜

  • @mandylouw3003
    @mandylouw3003 6 років тому +67

    Mentally preparing myself and making myself tough! im ashamed how much i have put up with but financially dependent right now which plays right in to their hands! Thanks🙏

    • @smiley27b
      @smiley27b 6 років тому +9

      Add self-compassion, no shame. You didn't know better and now you do which is the key to yr new life. Sending love and prayers!

    • @mandylouw3003
      @mandylouw3003 6 років тому +2

      Thank u, u are beautiful inside and out❤️🙏

  • @shawnabattaglia1369
    @shawnabattaglia1369 5 років тому +43

    Yesterday I broke up with my ex for the third and final time. He was very emotionally abusive as well as an alcholholic. I'm teetering on being strong and having an emotional breakdown. I have to keep my head in the right place or else I'll just break! Luckily I prepared myself for this but definately not easy.

  • @AnnikaPitts-gi6gy
    @AnnikaPitts-gi6gy Рік тому +1

    The easiest part is walking away! The hardest part is staying away! Then healing when you realise there is no going back. The manipulation the gas lighting, threats and hurtful words still play around in my head. Then there is new girlfriend. Literally they can’t be alone. Comparing yourself to her! Is he going to be better for her! What’s wrong with me! This is hard. Healing is the only way forward. Thank you for this video ❤

  • @viviangowin6964
    @viviangowin6964 5 років тому +12

    I’ve been in toxic relationships repeatedly throughout my entire life. Married and divorced only to marry the same person over and over and over again. I didn’t even know that this was a “thing“ until a few years ago. So here I am 12 years into a very toxic relationship and wanting so badly to make it work. It’s craziness I know. Such a hard place to be in when you realize what you’re dealing with but feel you have to try and work it out. Prayers please.

  • @haileyminter9754
    @haileyminter9754 6 років тому +59

    I am so thankful I’ve found this channel. I’ve been wandering in the dark about what to do next and you’ve given me the tools to find myself and I am SO thankful of that ♥️ I’ve always thought of myself as the strong, always stood up for myself, never took crap from anyone person. But when I opened up to this person and he destroyed me to the point of hating myself and wondering why it’s MY fault, I really had to look back at why am I feeling this way? He’s taken my strength and turned it against me. You’ve given me courage to begin the journey of self love and begin the process of leaving. It’s scary but I know the outcome will be a better life for me and my child who does not need to witness his mother being taken advantage of. ♥️

    • @lakdahulara
      @lakdahulara 6 років тому +1

      You literally described my situation!

    • @heyhey11793
      @heyhey11793 5 років тому

      How do you co-parent with someone like this? Is he still a good parent to your child?

    • @zafar2073
      @zafar2073 5 років тому

      You go girl!

  • @jayweiner6044
    @jayweiner6044 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks... An emotionally liberating topic of discussion. The benefits (of leaving) far outweigh the cost of staying. Every time! Wishing everyone outer peace in their journey to inner peace. ♥️

  • @DavidPace
    @DavidPace 5 років тому +18

    Great video, with a humble delivery, which makes it easier to accept that a "cancerous relationship" can sneak up on anyone.

  • @giselearcand3401
    @giselearcand3401 4 роки тому +2

    You have changed my life! You have no idea girl. I’ve spent $1000’s in counselling, I’ve YOU TUBED every possible videos, I’ve watched so much Ted talks and you hit home.
    Why I don’t know but you did.
    I’m turning 50 this year and was dating a 39 year old abusive, narcissist. 3 years. He broke my arm, spit, bite, punched, slapped, pulled my hair, insulted me daily (horrendous insults) put a hunting knife to my throat and yet I kept going back. It’s so messed up. I was NEVER abused, my parents were always there and yet I can’t figure out why I can’t let this person go. I’m open to any comments , suggestions and help.
    I’m turning to God, I don’t know what to do.
    But thank you for this video. ♥️

  • @bartolomorales1971
    @bartolomorales1971 4 роки тому +11

    The first two minutes and I want to be strong enough to leave my relationship. You are right it feels like living two lives, I even want to run away to my country. people have told me to just leave but isnt easy, I feel atached with super glue, but I want decide to leave soon, he told me that If i leave Ill hurt him, that Im a bad person... Thanks for this video, I ll be brave, ill be strong...I want be confident and not going back ....

  • @amanr6346
    @amanr6346 Рік тому +3

    This is superb! One must not feel guilty for looking after themselves mentally and physically. If this means leaving someone, then so be it. You will be absolutely fine, the power of the human spirit is immense! Best wishes all ❤

  • @mothynx
    @mothynx 6 років тому +9

    I just left an emotionally abusive relationship, of course I feel upset now but I realised that I was way more upset and depressed within the relationship. I’m confident I can do this, I will clean the slate and I know I am a strong woman who can do this. Thank you so much, love this video ❤️

  • @fionatheromantic
    @fionatheromantic 4 роки тому +8

    Oh my god. I wish I watched this before I tried to rekindle things with my abusive ex. I first saw your other video about why it’s hard to leave an abuse relationship and it hit every nail on the head, I started bawling. These videos help me heal and I’m so glad I found your channel.

  • @marshafriedel693
    @marshafriedel693 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I have been living on youtube as well. I have learned much. This has helped me understand why he acts the way he does, that I am not crazy, and what I need to do to fix myself. Most importantly, he is not a person of integrity. The hardest thing is that he has hurt some of my animals through manipulation and retaliation.

  • @vidyam1901
    @vidyam1901 2 роки тому +1

    You know what ..... Am not looking for a relationship with someone else but to have peace and worthyness in my life. I deserve a better life . I deserve to be happy. I deserve to just be . I am enough. I am enough. I am gathering the courage to be able to walk away and stand on my two feet .....I am gaining the Strength. Am working towards it ..
    Thanks Stephanie your videos help a lot.💝💖

  • @StCloud-ns7vt
    @StCloud-ns7vt 3 роки тому +14

    Damn that was like a whole season of therapy packed into 15 minutes. Thanks!!!

  • @Hjortasmr
    @Hjortasmr 6 років тому +14

    You are a gift to so many of us around the world. 💕 You were born to do this

  • @gsoftball05
    @gsoftball05 5 років тому +16

    OMG I cannot thank you enough for validating my feelings of leaving my long 5 year emotional and power and controlling abusive relationship 💗

  • @Eevee_TV
    @Eevee_TV 2 роки тому +1

    I couldn’t even brake up with him because he was telling me what to do. I am afraid but your video helped me realize that I am not wrong for wanting a better experience with a better partner. I deserve to be loved and RESPECTED. Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @robertpatterson1905
    @robertpatterson1905 2 роки тому

    Never knew about Narcissism until I met my girl friend...I was putting a 100% in the relationship and I treated like garbage...I did my research found out it was narcissism it affected my head and my stomach...health decline and I start to doubt myself worth lost confidence. Narcissism is real it took about 8 months for me her to show her true colours. Thanks alot.

  • @AtumAten
    @AtumAten 4 роки тому +44

    If I can financially manage to get out of this marriage, I'm never doing this again.

  • @immortalfool7627
    @immortalfool7627 5 років тому +9

    You come across so professionally. I just want to live without emotional toxicity so often.

  • @summerkatona9867
    @summerkatona9867 5 років тому +8

    leaving after 22 years probably the hardest thing I have ever done! I know I deserve so much better. I was having an anxiety attack when i started this video. you calmed me down and reaffirmed my feelings thank you so much

    • @sandysmadhere5491
      @sandysmadhere5491 4 роки тому +1

      Going through the same thing... but if you don't mind me asking how did you do it? Any kids?

  • @courtsand1874
    @courtsand1874 4 роки тому +2

    After 14 years with a narcissist I moved on to someone emotionally abusive. I stayed in that relationship for a year and a half until he made me afraid for my life. I am ready to start living for me. Thank you for validating me and helping me feel I really did the right thing

  • @ruthsnyder1020
    @ruthsnyder1020 2 роки тому +14

    Step 1- Decide to leave.
    Step 2 - You have to be constantly working on yourself.
    Step 3 - Be prepared for the backlash. Mentally prepare.
    Step 4- Spend the time, effort, energy, money and invest in yourself. Heal.
    Step 5- Surround yourself with your tribe. People who love you, encourage you, and uplift you

  • @jessicaantoinette5076
    @jessicaantoinette5076 Рік тому +5

    This video has helped me feel confidence in my choice . I’m on the right path and this video is just locking it in for me. I can not thank you enough.

  • @zulmamorales8252
    @zulmamorales8252 6 років тому +6

    I have started to watch your videos and been in an abusiva relationship for 16yrs. My fear has been how am I going to make it in this world but I decided to go visit a shelter that will help me and my kids. I thank you for your words. I need to do this while I still can.

  • @nlovemica2568
    @nlovemica2568 6 років тому +24

    I spent 5 years with my best friend and boyfriend and then when we had kids he became emotionally abusive I tried to put up with it but I couldn't we broke up for 2 years try to get back together realize he was the same person I have tried to fix what I thought was wrong with relationship and then I realize that I needed to stop going back to somebody's mental abuse it's giving me anxiety and turned me into a different person. Thank you for making this video I needed to know that somebody else went through this so I could know there is a way out.

    • @laurenmorgan3939
      @laurenmorgan3939 4 роки тому +3

      They show true colors when kids are born. They know they got U, and itll be hard 2 leave. Mine did the same.

  • @aaliyahdivina3523
    @aaliyahdivina3523 3 роки тому +1

    I TRULY APPRECIATE THIS VIDEO. EVERY WORD YOU SAY HAS DEEP MEANING / IMPORTANCE IN CHOOSING TO END / EXIT THAT TOXIC RELATIONSHIP AND FINALLY STARTING TO LIVE MY LIFE AWAY FROM THIS TYPE OF ABUSE. I AM THE SWEETEST MOST LOVING SOUL, WHO DISPLAYS THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF L_O_V_E / CONCERN AND GET THE COMPLETE OPPOSITE OF THAT EVERY SINGLE TIME. I HAVE BROKEN MY OWN HEART / MIND FOR STAYING THIS LONG WHEN I'VE ALWAYS SEEN / KNOWN THIS WASN'T RIGHT FOR ME 💔 I'VE ALMOST LEFT ENDLESS TIMES THIS PAST YEAR. I HAVE DECIDED TO L_O_V_E MYSELF WITH ALL THE LOVE I ATTEMPTED TO GIVE SOMEONE ELSE ❤

  • @percubit10
    @percubit10 Рік тому +1

    I have been people pleasing all my life for others and not taking care of myself for others

  • @abbeyc7166
    @abbeyc7166 2 роки тому +6

    I needed this. I’m on brink of leaving 25 year emotionally abusive marriage and I’m looking for motivation. you spoke exactly to what I’m going through.

    • @karlkrueger3735
      @karlkrueger3735 2 роки тому +1

      I understand where your coming from mine is 22 years.

    • @sh33zytv52
      @sh33zytv52 2 роки тому

      Did you leave? Ive been in this repeat marriage with a very bi-polar narrcisist who knows I have no where to go. I need a financial plan. I need a plan. I never know when he is going to crack! I will miss the good times, but the bad sometimes outweighs the good. What have you done to go. I need a job. My youngest is 15 now. 31 years.

  • @BlueBufferfly22
    @BlueBufferfly22 5 років тому +4

    This channel is so important to young women like me who need this information. Thank you for opening your heart to UA-cam and lending an emotional helping hand to these confusing sitiuations that many of us find ourselves in. The moment before leaving an abusive partner is a very dark one. I'm living proof that you can do it, and it took me over five years. You're never alone. ❤

    • @bwilliams4266
      @bwilliams4266 5 років тому

      I feel it’s wrong for anyone to date a narcissist gladly I could hack my spouses phone on time with the help of a hacker and didn’t get to marry them because I saw their conversations with people and how entitled they felt! Contact mike if you need any hack help! He will help you hack whatsoever you need to social media phones you name it his contact details are:
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  • @Sammillionairr
    @Sammillionairr 5 років тому +24

    I cried this entire video. Thank you ❤️ everything you said was right so right! I can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos!

  • @northwestbushcraftandsurvival

    Now I can see why UA-cam has been recommending your videos to me for months. I just didn’t watch them but now I’m blown away. You’ve completely blown my mind with your intelligence and insight

  • @enchantedintentions7977
    @enchantedintentions7977 2 роки тому +1

    Watching and listening to motivational videos and audios helps especially with headphones through the night to reprogram the subconscious I've seen a huge difference in fear of leaving. I'm no longer afraid of the unknown. Just do it. I'm ready and I'm halfway there!!!!!

  • @kennethlips7793
    @kennethlips7793 6 років тому +4

    Thank you for this message Stephanie. I am getting ready to go into a battle. After 34 years of abuse, I have left. I've been out for 2 months and in a couple weeks I will file for divorce. It's not the divorce that scares me. It's the battles that lead up to it and the courtroom. This is where I believe she will make herself the ultimate victim. It doesn't matter anymore. Freedom is not cheap. This message of yours really helped me . Thanks again, You are a blessing!! Ken Lips

  • @kellybethmcmahon9761
    @kellybethmcmahon9761 5 років тому +6

    Your videos are my lifeline to sanity. I am learning what it looks like to have a “self.” Without these videos, I wouldn’t have a clue as to how to handle this. Thank you from the depths of my heart. ❤️❤️

    • @oscarwilliamson6163
      @oscarwilliamson6163 2 роки тому

      Kellybeth McMahon,Hope you are not with a narcissist 😈!

  • @brantleygil3271
    @brantleygil3271 6 років тому +6

    These videos have been my life line ! They have given me the strength to get out , even if I have to go to a hotel .

  • @itsmeravv
    @itsmeravv 5 років тому +1

    Have you ever had someone very close to you criticize everything you do?
    Do they often tell you that you’re not good enough?
    Or blame you for their wrongdoings? 😓
    ✨✨✨
    My whole life I’ve struggled with being emotionally abused. I lived with my abuser for almost 22 years but never felt like I could leave because they were also my provider. I wasted years and years listening to the hurtful words and actually believed that I was all the things they were saying about me. I went into too many depression spells to count and acquired major anxiety because of this person.
    ✨✨✨
    I’m here to tell you that you are NOT alone! And that all these negative thoughts you have will pass. The words of others do not define who you are and you have no room in your life for those kinds of people that only want to tear you down! You are more than this and you will recover. Trust me! 🙌🏼
    ✨✨✨
    Let’s fast forward a few years and I’m finally living my life they way I want to! One day I just looked at myself and said “I’m taking control of my life.” I picked myself up off the ground. I not only survived but allowed myself to thrive. 🤩
    ✨✨✨
    Through having a little faith in myself and a solid routine, I was able to fully recover from my emotional abuse and you can too 🥰
    ✨✨✨
    Check out my Instagram: @itsmeravv
    AND
    Send me a DM with your email if you want to know more information on how I can help turn hurtful words into loving words 💕

  • @mowvision
    @mowvision Рік тому +4

    I definitely have considered the "ride it out" path especially since I am almost 50 and uncertain about my retirement, but deep down I know that is not the answer. This video really speaks to me and I know I'll need to build up the courage to get out. Part of the reason I write it out for the world to see is so that it becomes real and I am forced to address it and for some reason it feels like the right path. I worry about his family hating me. They get to see the "nice" version of him, so they have no idea how rude and mean he really is. I also know he won't leave my house easily. The irony is that everything i own, I got on my own without the help of a man. No man that I have ever dated has truly carried the weight so I'm not sure how the heck my self esteem was low to allow this freeloading loser in my life. I know this happens to a lot of successful women out there, but now it's on me. :(

  • @beckyvegalifecoach2481
    @beckyvegalifecoach2481 6 років тому +64

    Amazing video. Just what I needed to hear. I was feeling stuck in my emotions and this was the validation that I needed to continue to move forward

  • @dlkcoil01
    @dlkcoil01 6 років тому +11

    I’m finally working on breaking free. It’s hard and it definitely painful. I’ve been a husband to a person who has been purely toxic for a very long time. Even now she is working on continuing her smear campaign. It seems like a lonely course at this point. I have been thoroughly triangulated and my emotions are a wreck.
    This road to healing is important to me now.
    Thanks for providing your material, its helping me to understand that I was not going crazy.

    • @kirbyaugustine761
      @kirbyaugustine761 6 років тому +2

      Good luck to you sir. More men need to bring light to the fact that we can be victims of narc abuse as well.

  • @jonb4722
    @jonb4722 2 роки тому

    Give this woman the Nobel Prize.

  • @Abesteh13
    @Abesteh13 Рік тому

    I was in a toxic relationship where she would always make me feel like I’m the problem. I invested so much in her but in the end I finally saw that the truth of what our relationship was. It’s never too late and we are all stronger then we know

  • @kyleesanson
    @kyleesanson 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you ❤ I made the decision and left the relationship over 2 months ago but the self-doubt and uncertainty kicked in and I have been questioning my decision....until I saw this. The thing that hit me the most was to stop thinking that I could have and continue to have rational discussions with him. Nearly ever word you said resonated with me. And I wholeheartedly agree with your '3 things you MUST do'. Xxx

    • @kristinalowe9819
      @kristinalowe9819 Рік тому

      You did it! You left a toxic relationship! You are so smart and courageous! YOU CAN DO THIS!! You will feel like a butterfly and be free…just give it more time! 🦋💕🌈