The one thing we all have in common is that our silent crime was giving unconditional love.
- Regina Marie
It is true that love involves making sacrifices; being in any kind of relationship entails the responsibility to understand genuinely, give selflessly, and love unconditionally.
But where do we draw the line when it comes to giving up parts of ourselves to fight for the love that we, sometimes, are so desperately trying to save?
This episode – Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Char Newbold, a domestic violence survivor, advocate, and author – is both an enthralling and enriching experience. After recognizing the stages and cycle of abuse, which we discussed in the last episode, what do we do now? This time, let’s dig deeper into some of the reasons why people stay in unhealthy relationships, ideas and responses that enable abusive behaviors, and steps that we can and should do once we decide to finally break free. Plus, be familiar with some helpful resources that you can read or share with others.
As Dr. Newbold mentions in this episode, “When we're looking at the effects of abuse, it's never about just the one person. It is always about the family.” We all want nothing but to protect, nurture, and love our families. But at some point, unconditional love can also mean saving and taking care of yourself so that you can take care of others.
Healing Points of This Episode:
Words of Healing
Resources Mentioned:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_JROnPKwi6XErHqF404Na7J36QSlsOx5/view?usp=sharing
Click this link for the full show notes:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vaAJcdcWwz1ObG5pqEqBy7U5F6lfIFrdIY-x5PCWLns/edit?usp=sharing
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The one thing we all have in common is that our silent crime was giving unconditional love.
- Regina Marie
It is true that love involves making sacrifices; being in any kind of relationship entails the responsibility to understand genuinely, give selflessly, and love unconditionally.
But where do we draw the line when it comes to giving up parts of ourselves to fight for the love that we, sometimes, are so desperately trying to save?
This episode – Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Char Newbold, a domestic violence survivor, advocate, and author – is both an enthralling and enriching experience. After recognizing the stages and cycle of abuse, which we discussed in the last episode, what do we do now? This time, let’s dig deeper into some of the reasons why people stay in unhealthy relationships, ideas and responses that enable abusive behaviors, and steps that we can and should do once we decide to finally break free. Plus, be familiar with some helpful resources that you can read or share with others.
As Dr. Newbold mentions in this episode, “When we're looking at the effects of abuse, it's never about just the one person. It is always about the family.” We all want nothing but to protect, nurture, and love our families. But at some point, unconditional love can also mean saving and taking care of yourself so that you can take care of others.
Healing Points of This Episode:
Words of Healing
Resources Mentioned:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_JROnPKwi6XErHqF404Na7J36QSlsOx5/view?usp=sharing
Click this link for the full show notes:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vaAJcdcWwz1ObG5pqEqBy7U5F6lfIFrdIY-x5PCWLns/edit?usp=sharing
Follow Regina Marie: