⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses abuse and its impact on mental processes and may be sensitive for some listeners.

In this deeply personal episode, I speak openly about how past abuse has affected the way I think and relate and why acknowledging that impact is an important step toward healing. We explore not only the courage it takes to seek help and support, but also how healing invites us to look within: to recognise traits we want in loving relationships, to understand the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and to use assertive language so our needs are genuinely met.

This conversation isn’t just about recovery, it’s about building self-awareness, rewriting old patterns, and consciously choosing what we value and deserve. Whether you’re on your own healing path or supporting someone you care about, this episode offers encouragement and practical reflection.

Helpful Resources:
📚 Download my free 2026 reading list & workbook (Bookstack Diaries): https://soulandscissors.eo.page/rzcc5
💜 Women’s Aid UK (support & information on domestic abuse): https://womensaid.org.uk/
📞 National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7 UK): 0808 2000 247 / https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
💗 The Five Love Languages by Dr Gary Chapman (book link): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Five-Love-Languages-Secret-Lasts/dp/080241270X
🌟 Free online Love Languages quiz: https://www.5lovelanguagetest.com/

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