Heartstrings

They know what pulls at you. The song, the tears, the “I’m broken” speech, all carefully timed when you’re about to walk away. It isn’t love, it’s strategy. Abusers perform the parts they know will tug at your compassion, hoping you’ll forget the cruelty behind the curtain.

This episode unpacks how manipulation hides in emotional performances. If you’ve ever felt your heartstrings yanked just as you were finding your strength, you’re not alone. Stay strong. Trust your memory, not their performance.

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