Sometimes the deepest lessons come wrapped in red flags we wanted to ignore.

In this episode of Sh*t’s Getting Real, I open up about one of the most confusion chapters of my life—my time in Thailand, where I found myself entangled with a master manipulator. What started as connection quickly turned into manipulation, confusion, and emotional and financial abuse.

This is not just a story of pain—it’s a story of resilience, healing, and reclaiming my truth. I share the rawness of what it felt like to lose myself in someone else’s shadow, and the fire it took to step back into my own light.

We’ll explore:✦ The red flags I ignored, and why we overlook them when we crave love✦ How emotional manipulation works—and the chaos it leaves behind✦ Why you are not “crazy” for feeling what you feel✦ The power of self-worth, intuition, and standing firmly in your truth✦ How healing transforms pain into wisdom, and betrayal into power

✧ This is for the woman who’s walked through the fire of manipulation, who’s questioned her worth, and who’s ready to rise stronger than before.

If you’ve ever doubted your truth, this episode is your reminder: you are safe, you are powerful, and it always gets better.

✦ Loved this ep? Share it with someone who needs this reminder, or tag me @saxonycawthrayy with your reflections. You’re not alone in this. ✦