The Internet Shames Moms for Staying in Abuse…  Here’s What They Miss

The Internet Shames Moms for Staying in Abuse… Here’s What They Miss

March 13, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 60

About this episode

This episode discusses the complexities of leaving abusive relationships and the misconceptions surrounding them.

The internet shames moms for staying in abusive relationships, but it refuses to name the truth: it’s risk management either way. This episode breaks down the visible exit versus the internal exit, why “just leave” is lazy advice, and what trauma bonds actually look like in a mother’s body when the stakes are custody, safety, and escalation. If you’re ready to stop living in a stress response and break the trauma bond for real, join RRR Membership. If you want my eyes on your exa...

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Host: Meaghan Webster

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