Stories We Weren't Supposed To Tell

The episode tells a story into the speaker's journey of overcoming trauma, the impact of past experiences on present choices, and the progression of an abusive relationship. It explores the dynamics of raising children, dealing with trauma and mental health, early work relationships, red flags, building trust, recognizing unhealthy patterns, marriage and family dynamics, control and isolation, escalation of abuse and substance use,...

Randin and Krystle break down the impact of trauma and manipulation on an individual's life, highlighting the use of various tactics such as gaslighting, coercion, and medical neglect. It also emphasizes the importance of boundary-setting and self-advocacy in the healing process.

Takeaways

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an effective emotional survival toolkit for regulating emotions and setting boundaries.
• Manipulation tact...

The conversation begins with an introduction and the sharing of a personal story, leading into a discussion about the chaotic and oppressive childhood environment. This segues into the feeling of being unsafe and unprotected, followed by the impact of trauma on the teenage years. The coping mechanisms and misunderstandings are explored, leading to a discussion about the physical and mental health effects of trauma. The conversation...

Randin and krystle go deep into the experience of recognizing and overcoming manipulation, coercion, and boundary erosion in relationships. It highlights the importance of self-love, healing, and understanding self-worth, as well as the impact of conditioning, gaslighting, and fear-based control. The narrative also explores survival planning, clarity, and the journey of learning and growth.

Takeaways

• Recognizing manipulation and ...

Randin tells Krystle the horrifying story into Mia's journey as a single mom, her experience with abuse and manipulation, and the power of self-healing. It explores the impact of past abuse, the recognition of red flags, and the escalation of abuse in relationships. The importance of self-worth, boundaries, and the decision to leave are highlighted, emphasizing the transformative journey of healing and self-discovery.

Takeaways

• S...

Randin and Krystle discuss the predatory behavior of stepfathers targeting vulnerable single mothers, the grooming process, the impact on the children, the role of the mother, and the journey of healing and closure for the survivor.

Takeaways

• Predatory behavior targets vulnerable single mothers
• Grooming process involves gifts, appearance, and positioning as a stable adult
• Survivor's journey involves acknowledging the bad and findin...

Cliff explains his horrific childhood experiences, including trauma and abuse, as well as the impact of family dynamics on his life. It explores the challenges faced in various family environments and the coping mechanisms developed to navigate through difficult circumstances. The conversation delves into the speaker's childhood memories and trauma, highlighting the impact of his mother's addiction, the process of healing and recov...

Taya's story reveals the insidious nature of abuse, from early exposure to manipulation tactics, grooming, and coercive control to the devastating impact on the victim's sense of safety and self-trust. Randin and Krystle highlight the importance of recognizing abuse, reclaiming empowerment, and protecting oneself from further harm.

Takeaways

• Recognizing the signs of abuse is crucial for reclaiming empowerment and self-protection.
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Taya tells her story of abuse that started at a young age and dives right into the early days of the relationship, the manipulation and control exerted by the abuser, the escalation of abuse, instances of physical violence, the experience of living with the abuser, threats and escalation of dangerous behavior, and the abuser's behavior towards the victim's pets. Randin shares her harrowing experiences of animal abuse, stalking, hom...

In this Manipulation Whisperer Randin and Krystle go behind the scenes of Sadie’s anonymous survivor story to break down what was really happening underneath the abuse.

This episode dives into the trauma responses many survivors judge themselves for CPTSD, hypersexuality, trauma bonding, nervous system addiction, and the chemical withdrawal that happens when you finally go no contact.

They unpack why survivors often go back, wh...

Randin shares an anonymous survivor story to Krystle about trauma, marriage, coercive control, sexual assault, shame, and the complicated aftermath of trying to heal while still blaming herself.

This episode looks at the ways early trauma can shape a survivor’s nervous system, how coercion can hide inside relationships, why consent is not real when fear and punishment are involved, and how survivors often carry shame that neve...

If you’ve already listened to Ashley’s story, this is where everything clicks.

Because what she went through wasn’t random.
It wasn’t “just a toxic relationship.”

It was a pattern.

In this episode of Stories We Weren’t Supposed to Tell, we break down the manipulation behind Ashley’s story the tactics that kept her confused, attached, and questioning her own reality even after abuse es...

Studies show that when a partner strangles someone, the victim becomes 7 times more likely to be killed by that person.

Sit with that.

In this episode Ashley shares what it’s like to survive a relationship that escalated from intense connection… to control… to violence that nearly turned deadly.

What started as deep conversation and attraction quickly turned into:

• verbal abuse within the first week
• manipulation a...

If you’ve already listened to Mother Knows Best, this is where everything starts to make sense.

Because what Amber experienced wasn’t just a difficult childhood. It wasn’t just family drama.

It was manipulation.

The kind that starts so young you don’t even realize it’s happening the kind that teaches you fear instead of safety, confusion instead of clarity, and survival instead of self-worth.

In this episo...

Amber shares what it’s like to grow up in a home where fear, perfection, and control were disguised as love.

From being told she was the product of rape
to surviving abuse, emotional manipulation, and identity erasure
to uncovering the truth about her mother’s calculated control tactics

Amber’s story exposes what happens when the person meant to protect you becomes the one manipulating the narrative.

This episo...

We Heal by Telling Our Stories

There are moments in life that split everything into before and after. This is one of them.

In this opening episode of Stories We Weren’t Supposed to Tell, Randin (Sunshine Faye) and Krystle share the raw truth behind why this podcast exists and the lived experiences that led them here.

From childhood intuition being silenced, to toxic relationships, abuse, anxiety, and losing connection with thems...