[SCROLL FOR CW]:  We're diving deeper into the conversation surrounding domestic violence and verbal abuse on today's break down. LCSW Amethyst St. Thomas came on to react to this week's main episode and help us understand why victims choose to stay in abusive relationships and how we can help our friends and family escape a dangerous situation!
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Timestamps:
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(00:00-01:32): Episode intro/general reactions
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(01:32-03:36): Defining verbal abuse
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(03:36-04:34): The need for control in abusive relationships
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(04:34-06:29): Defining what abuse looks like in conflict
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(06:29-08:12): Reasons people choose to stay in abusive relationships
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(08:12-15:12): How to encourage someone to leave an abusive relationship
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(15:12-17:12): Common things people need to heal from after an abusive relationship
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(17:12-19:60): Closing out/where to follow Inclusive Therapy Club
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CW: Domestic violence: physical abuse, verbal abuse, emotional abuse.

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