Episode Details

Tell me everything!

This one is...a lot.

I've gone back and forth about whether I should even release this episode because it's deeply personal, uncomfortable, and honestly, a little terrifying to share.

What started as my thoughts on the Lindsay Clancy trial became something much bigger...a conversation about coercive control, mental health, postpartum depression, trauma, family court, and what happens when someone's reality doesn't fit neatly into the story everyone else has already decided is true.

I'm not here to tell you what to believe about any case. I'm here to tell you why this case hit me so hard.

For the first time, I'm sharing pieces of my own story. How years of post-separation conflict changed my mental health, why I believe abuse can look very different than we expect, and why I think we need to start asking one simple question before we label someone "crazy":

Is someone hurting you?

This isn't an easy listen. There are moments that are heavy, heartbreaking, and probably a little unhinged...because that's real life. There are also jokes about Burning Man, because apparently my coping mechanism is making inappropriate jokes at the worst possible times.

If you've ever felt dismissed, gaslit, overwhelmed, or wondered why healing feels impossible while you're still surviving the thing that's hurting you, I hope you know you're not alone.

As always, these are my personal experiences, opinions, and reflections. Nothing in this episode should be taken as legal, medical, or mental health advice. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide or is experiencing abuse, please reach out to a trusted person or qualified professional in your area.

I'd genuinely love to hear your perspective.

Because maybe...just maybe...the facts aren't always facting and sometimes we should explore why! 

♡ Claire

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