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PART 2 - Why Abuse Victims Stay: The Psychology Behind Domestic Violence w/ Jennifer Capezza

2025-09-1954:46

Send us a text Why do victims stay in abusive relationships? It's a question that perplexes many, often leading to judgment rather than understanding. In this powerful follow-up conversation with domestic violence expert Jennifer Capezza, we pull back the curtain on the complex web of emotional, financial, and safety factors that trap victims in dangerous situations. Jennifer reveals how abusers operate as master manipulators who employ a "slow burn" approach to control. They don't show thei...

Part 1 - Special Guest Jennifer Capezza: "Why It's Hard For Victims of Domestic Violence To Leave"

2025-09-1131:33

Send us a text Why don't domestic violence victims "just leave"? This question reveals a profound misunderstanding of the invisible prison that is an abusive relationship. Jennifer Capezza from LI Against Domestic Violence returns to guide us through the complex web of barriers that keep victims trapped, often for years or decades. The conversation begins with sobering statistics – one in three women experience abuse in their lifetime, but these numbers only reflect reported cases. Domestic ...

Kid-Free Love: When Dating a Parent Challenges Your Boundaries

2025-09-0409:10

Send us a text Ever drawn a firm line in your dating life only to erase it for someone "special"? This episode dives deep into the heart-wrenching dilemma of a woman who always knew she didn't want children in her life – until she fell head over heels for a devoted father of two. We explore the raw reality of what happens when we compromise on our core dating boundaries. Our listener shared how despite rejecting this man multiple times and clearly communicating her child-free preference, his...

The Fishbowl: Navigating a Relationship Where You Feel Invisible

2025-08-2710:26

Send us a text Have you ever felt invisible in your own relationship? That gnawing feeling that your partner reserves all their kindness and attention for others while you're left wondering what happened to the person who once made you feel special? In this raw and honest fishbowl session, we dive deep into a question that resonates with anyone who's ever felt their needs slipping to the bottom of their partner's priority list. The anonymous submission describes a relationship where affectio...

Boundaries, Exes, and the Courage to Walk Away

2025-08-2012:17

Send us a text Ever feel like you're dating a toddler instead of an adult? That's why we created Dating Daycare—to help you navigate through the jungle of jerks who simply refuse to grow up. This week, I'm diving solo into a fishbowl question that will have you nodding in recognition or thanking your lucky stars. A listener shares her five-year nightmare with a partner who maintains suspiciously close ties with his ex, sneaks away on trips with a married woman in Florida, and hides her...

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