Love and Abuse podcast

Did you sign up for a life of indentured servitude?

4/1/2026

Love and Abuse

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If you feel trapped in a maze of emotional manipulation, hoping for a change that never comes, you might realize you've signed up for something you didn't expect and certainly don't want. There's a history lesson in this episode that may give you all you need to know for what the future holds for your relationship.

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