In this episode, Laura is joined by her friend Becky,  a Las Vegas native, twice divorced, a Marketing Coordinator at a strip casino, a Vegas Golden Knights and Cowboys fan, and a fur mom to one dog and three cats. Becky shares her journey through two divorces and takes us on a rollercoaster of emotions, reflecting on her first marriage that ended due to infidelity and fertility struggles. She discusses how she coped with the breakup and leaned on her friends for support. Becky dives into her second marriage, where she unknowingly married a narcissist, and shares the early red flags she missed, like his secrecy around his phone and messaging other women. Despite the warning signs, their wedding was a unique and unforgettable event. She reflects on the challenges of taking her husband back after their initial separation, only to face more betrayal and pain.

Are you navigating the complexities of relationships and divorce? Tune now for an inspirational journey towards healing! 

Timestamps

[01:10] Becky’s story

[05:25] How Becky coped with the failure in her marriage

[06:49] The importance of forgiveness in healing after a challenging relationship

[11:52] Signs that Becky missed when she started dating again

[13:02] How someone can be swept off their feet by a partner

[17:28] How Becky spotted her husband's behavior shift and their subsequent fall-out

[21:34] Red flags ignored by Becky and in her relationship

[23:15] Becky's choice to reconcile with her partner and the resulting experience

[25:07] Becky’s emotions and thoughts regarding her decision to rekindle a relationship

[29:37] Tips to help people dealing with divorce and relationship challenges

[32:20] Benefits of balanced, trusting friendships and active social engagement for personal healing and growth.

Notable Quotes

• Have someone in your life that you can talk to that has no preconceived notions or ideas of your situation.
• You do need friends, but you need trusted friends. And I say trusted friends because not everybody is your friend. But you need those friends to get you through those times to talk you off that ledge.
• Find something to boost your confidence. It's going to push you out of your comfort zone but, at the same time, help you reach your goals.

Resources

Follow the podcast here: thatswhereimatpodcast.com.

Journals: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Laura-Richards/author/B09TX5ZW46?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 

Healing From Emotional Abuse Resources: https://marissafayecohen.com

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