{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68f95377b61ac5dd7cb5f3da/69703b11a875e00ab8616bfd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"65: Being Married to an Abusive Serial Cheater (Kyleigh Part 2)","description":"<p>Kyleigh shares the continuation of her story, detailing the escalation of domestic violence, coercive control, emotional abuse, and psychological manipulation within her marriage. The pattern includes physical assault, sexual boundary violations, gaslighting, intimidation, and explicit threats tied to military careers and reputation. Alongside the violence, Kyleigh describes repeated infidelity, secret relationships, deleted messages, inappropriate emotional and sexual boundaries with other women, and chronic deception. Betrayal by trusted friends, minimization of harm, blame shifting, and isolation compound the abuse and reinforce forced silence.</p><p><br></p><p>As the relationship continues, Kyleigh explains how ongoing cheating, emotional neglect, body shaming, and intimidation severely impacted her mental health. Following a catastrophic knee injury, dependence and vulnerability intensified the power imbalance, leading to abandonment, control, and further psychological harm. Even during periods of academic achievement, military advancement, and professional growth, manipulation and instability persisted. Kyleigh’s account highlights trauma bonding, intermittent reinforcement, and the progressive erosion of identity that can occur in abusive relationships marked by both violence and infidelity.</p><p><br></p><p>Kyleigh’s Links:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kyleighraexo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/kyleighraexo</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@kyleighraexo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@kyleighraexo</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/kyleighrae19\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/kyleighrae19</a></p><p><br></p><p>Kyleigh’s Outfit:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/urbanecollectivellc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/urbanecollectivellc</a></p><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><p>National Domestic Violence Hotline</p><p>800-799-7233</p><p>Text BEGIN to 88788</p><p><br></p><p>Crisis Text Line</p><p>741741</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Beyond the Monsters’ Socials:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters</a></p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics: Domestic violence, Coercive control, Emotional abuse, Infidelity/Cheating, Trauma bonding</p>","author_name":"Chell Bane"}