The Break Up Break Down

[SCROLL FOR CW]-Saying we have a lot to unpack from S3E11 would be an understatement. Trauma therapist Katherine Ripley joins the podcast again to explain the difference between Intimate Partner Violence and Domestic Violence. She explains how to identify it and how to plain a safe exit strategy if you or someone you love finds yourself in an abusive relationship.-Follow Katherine Ripley, LMSW: linktr.ee/katherineripleytherapist-Follow the podcast-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Intro-(00:27): Defining the difference between domestic violence and intimate partner violence.-(04:18): Early signs that your partner may become abusive-(09:24): How to create a safe exit plan if you're in an abusive relationship-(11:48): Why victims may return to their abusers-(13:55): How to accept that the person you love is abusive-(16:17): First steps for victims of IPV-(18:12): Words of encouragement for victims-CW: Domestic Violence/Abuse

[SCROLL FOR CW] -This episode originally aired during Season 3-This week we're bringing awareness to Bridges Domestic Violence Center near Nashville, TN: https://www.bridgesdvc.org/donate/-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(06:08): How they met-(08:04): Introducing Sarah-(09:27): How the couple became a throuple-(19:28): When she decided she wanted out of the throuple-(26:38): When the police were called-(29:10): When charges were pressed-(40:08): When she went to jail-(50:01): When she went to trial for the first charges-(01:02:00): Reflecting on what she's learned-(01:11:00): Teaser-CW: This episode discusses domestic violence, thoughts of suicide, child abuse, sexual assault, and gun violence.

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[Scroll for CW]-You could've called him "Mr. Steal Your Girl" after snagging his best friend from high school from her boyfriend. But after moving across the country for college with her, now the tables might be turning, and let’s just say… he’s not the only one who knows how to sneak around. We'll find out what he walked in on when his girlfriend and close friend snuck away at a party when we break down this week's break up.-This week we're raising awareness for the New Destiny Housing in NYC: https://newdestinyhousing.org/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(03:39): How they met-(10:43): Red Flags-(15:11): Walking in on his friend and his GF-(23:55): The actual break up-(38:35): Reflecting/advice-(46:59): Teaser-[CW: Suicidal Ideation]

Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-More from Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW: https://www.jessicaannepressler.com/-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-

[Scroll for CW]-When her therapist brought up some red flags during a session, it made this week's interviewee question everything in her marriage. Her unease led her to order weeks worth of phone records all to uncover what was really going on in his life away from her. What did she uncover after sifting through all the evidence? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up-This week we're raising awareness for the The Lighthouse near Columbus, OH: https://www.lancasterlh.org/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(03:47): How they met-(13:54): Red flags-(27:11): The actual break up-(40:29): Reflecting/advice-(48:45): Teaser-[CW: Miscarriage, intimate partner violence]

Thank you to Danielle Bayard Jackson for joining the podcast!-daniellebayardjackson.com / betterfemalefriendships.com -Follow the podcast!-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9

[SCROLL FOR CW]-When you've been best friends with someone for 30+ years, you'd think your relationship could withstand anything. However, after our interviewee started noticing a pattern in her bestie's life...she decided enough was enough. Why did these two part ways after three decades? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up.-This week we're raising awareness for the The Family Refuge Center in West Virginia: https://www.familyrefugecenter.org/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-[CW: Suicidal ideation, self-harm]

Thank you to Dr. Rob Weiss for joining the podcast this week!-Find more from Dr. Rob at SeekingIntegrity.com-Tune into Sex, Love, and Addiction here: https://taminp.podbean.com/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-