In Episode 59 of After the Quiet, I share how my ex reached out to my mom during our separation, presenting himself as remorseful and desperate to fix our family. What followed was a push toward marriage counselling—despite everything that had already happened. In these sessions, blame was shifted onto me, accountability was avoided, and deeper patterns of manipulation and control were revealed.

This episode explores how abusers can use family, guilt, and even therapy to regain control, and how difficult it can be to walk away when life feels overwhelming. If you’ve ever questioned whether to stay or leave, or felt pressured to “fix” something that was already broken, this story will resonate deeply.