When she felt like she had to marry him... - Ep. 18

(SCROLL FOR CW/TIMESTAMPS) - Do you remember 'that couple' that got hitched right after high school? Everyone knows at lease one- maybe three or four if you're in the south. This episode looks into High School sweethearts with a divorce from hell. This episode covers purity culture, domestic violence, and evennnn a little witchcraft.

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Submission form: https://forms.gle/hR4Q44tHb7LSH3CA6Timestamps(00:55) 

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Abby and Coworker Justin read the submission(06:15) 

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 Interview begins/how they met(08:12) 

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The first red flags start to show/purity culture(10:10)

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The main reason she decided to marry him(10:44) 

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More red flags start to show(15:18) 

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The beginning of their married life(22:34)

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When she started to think about breaking things off(24:52) 

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 She decides to leave the marriage(26:00) 

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The day she left her husband(33:52) 

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 The aftermath of the divorce(35:51)

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Her new relationship(37:50)

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Recovering from toxic purity culture(39:25) 

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Going from Christianity to witchcraft(41:02) 

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 Advice for women experiencing domestic abuse(43:36)

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Warning to women who are dating/in unhealthy relationships(45:31)

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Closing announcements

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Notable Resources: Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/National Mental Health Hotline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineSuggested Podcasts: "I'm a Survivor", "Mental Illness Happy Hour", "Mental Health Hope and Recovery",.

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CW: Abuse, Self-harm, Eating disorders, Mental illness, Alcoholism

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