Why She Stayed

Ep. 62: He Knew Which Lines Not To Cross

Why She Stayed

Show Notes

Christa shares her story of experiencing high forms of covert abuse and how that led to a complete mental breakdown and loss of self. We dive into many examples of manipulation and how she eventually saw through the fog, overcame the confusion, and walked away for good.

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