166 - My Ex Did *WHAT* in Marbella? (Why We Accept Awful Behavior)

Well, this story is kinda crazy. And what's even crazier? Sometimes we keep bad behavior hidden, secret, and behind closed doors, and it's only when we start to talk about it that we can finally admit that IT WAS NOT OKAY.  This week, Louise shares a wild story about her ex and *THAT* thing he did in Marbella. She explores why we accept bad behavior, why we justify it as love, and how, once we start healing, we start to see it for what it truly is—unacceptable. Louise chats through the crazy story and its connection to: Our childhood. Our nervous system. Familial patterns (and how these don't always make sense). Low self-esteem, self-respect, and self-worth. And so much more! Join us in this deeply personal and vulnerable episode as Louise recounts heart-wrenching incidents from probably the most toxic relationship of her life, how it opened the doors to her healing journey, and what light at the end of the tunnel of a “passionate” (read: abusive) relationship looks like in the form of five hard-hitting lessons she learned in therapy. 🆘 Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to relationship abuse. 🆘 ⭐The entire catalog of BONUS PODCAST EPISODES will be added to the Daily Devotion Portal later this week⭐ ----- Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise on TikTok: @louiserumballxx Connect with OPENHOUSE on Instagram: @theopenhousepodcast Start your real somatic healing journey: https://daily-devotion.vhx.tv/  National Domestic Abuse Helpline (UK) Phone: 0808 2000 247 National Domestic Violence Hotline (US) Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices