Episode

(128) The Crazy Things Abusers Do to Keep You Trapped, And How to Break Free

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Hot Mess Espresso
Published
May 27, 2026
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3344
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Summary

So many of us want to break the silence around mental health and trauma, but few dare to share the raw, unfiltered truth. Carolyn Dreyer did, and her story is a rollercoaster of pain, resilience, and breakthrough that made me speechless for the first time in 128 episodes. From unprocessed grief and survival shame to harrowing assaults and the fight to regain safety, her journey is a masterclass in facing the darkest moments and choosing to heal anyway.