In the final episode of How Did I Get Here?, “The Exit,” host Gina Cafasso talks with Colleen, a woman who found herself trapped in a life that was breaking her spirit but found the bravery to leave. They explore what leaving an abusive relationship really takes, what healing and reclaiming your identity looks like, and how to move forward without looking back. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job, relationship, or life that no longer serves you, this powerful conversation on The Circumstance Podcast is for you.

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In this episode, we explore why people stay in painful, emotionally abusive relationships—even when trust is broken and fear replaces connection. Unpacking trauma bonds, gaslighting, and the psychological patterns that trap us, we reveal the subtle ways emotional manipulation unfolds. Through real-life stories and expert insights, listeners will learn how to recognize red flags, understand self-worth erosion, and begin the healing journey back to themselves.

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Love doesn’t shatter all at once. It shifts—quietly at first, then unmistakably. What starts as warmth and devotion can transform into control, insecurity, and isolation, often so gradually that recognizing the change feels impossible.

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