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When she joined us on S5E10, she told us her daughter and husband had an affair. After finding out that her grandson was her husbands biological child, she knew she had to divorce him, but she wasn't ready. What has happened since the interview? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up.

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Listen to part one [S5E10] here: https://shows.acast.com/the-break-up-break-down/episodes/6661a5d5a44e5000113fcf8a

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Timestamps:

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(00:00): Episode Intro

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(06:27): What has happened since the interview 9 months ago?

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(16:00): Why did they have the affair?

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(17:17): Could she and her daughter ever reconcile?

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(19:50): Her relationship with her grandson

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(21:33): Looking to the future

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(25:47): Reflecting/advice

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(27:28): Teaser

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[CW: Incest]

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Have you ever felt manipulated by your partner? Did you try to break up with them, but they kept luring you back in? Abby brings on LMSW Vernique Esther to talk about how to recognize manipulation, set boundaries, and leave if necessary.

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Check out Vernique Esther's:

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Website: https://www.verniqueesther.com/

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The Wholeness Academy: https://www.thewholenessacademy.com/

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Books: https://www.verniqueesther.com/shop

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(00:00): Introducing Vernique

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(00:56): How do I know I'm getting manipulated?

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(04:06): Why do people manipulate?

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(07:07): Why do I feel bad for setting up boundaries?

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(09:18): How do I handle religious manipulation?

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(12:10): What if my partner threatens me w/ self-harm to keep us from breaking up?

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(14:04): How do I leave a manipulative relationship?

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(15:00): Can you ever work through manipulation?

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(18:24): How to set boundaries in a relationship with someone who has manipulative tendencies?

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(20:55): Why do I want to go back to someone who manipulated me?

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(23:08): How do I convince myself I deserve better?

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[CW: This episode briefly discusses: self-harm/suicide, domestic violence, religious trauma]

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This week we're bringing awareness to My Sister's House in Charleston, SC: https://www.mysistershouse.org/give

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Timestamps:

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(00:00): Episode Intro

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(05:26): Episode intro/her first marriage

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(10:57): Introducing Anthony (her second husband)

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(14:17): Introducing the The Boss (the third husband)

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(15:27): The Affair

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(17:29): Her second divorce

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(21:01): When her 3rd marriage/relationship started going downhill

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(24:46): When she started to realize this marriage was unhealthy

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(29:32): Reconnecting with Anthony

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(37:23): When she finally decided to leave The Boss

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(38:29): Reflecting on these relationships

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(44:51): Teaser

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Relationship expert Kate Mansfield joins Abby in London to explain how men communicate differently than women do in relationships.

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Kate Mansfield: https://katemansfield.com/

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Break Down Bonus: Is it my intuition or my anxiety?: https://shows.acast.com/the-break-up-break-down/episodes/break-down-bonus-is-it-intuition-or-my-anxiety

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First she caught her ex-husband with her best friend in season 3, now she says her latest ex was living a double [read: triple?!] life. How did a birth certificate lead to her finding the literal paper trail...and why did she file for a restraining order against her ex? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up.

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This week we're raising awareness for NWAWS in Fayetteville, AR: https://nwaws.org/

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Replay her first episode, S3E10: https://shows.acast.com/the-break-up-break-down/episodes/6661a5d6a44e5000113fcfed

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Restraining Order Basics: https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/law-and-life/restraining-order-basics/

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Timestamps:

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(00:00): Episode Intro

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(06:27): How they met

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(11:29): Red flags

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(19:53): When his son's mom complicated things

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(25:23): Looking into the overlapping relationships

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(34:35): Getting the temporary restraining order

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(41:16): Healing from her relationship(s)

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(44:56): Reflecting/Advice

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(49:25): Teaser

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[CW: Intimate Partner Violence]

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