Turning 40 and Extracting Yourself from an Abusive and Controlling Relationship
- Author
- Stephanie McLaughlin
- Published
- Tue 03 Jan 2023
- Episode Link
- https://fortydrinks.com/episodes/turning-40-and-extracting-yourself-from-an-abusive-and-controlling-relationship
In this inspiring episode, Stephanie sits down with Toby Myles, a woman who navigated through significant personal and professional transformations after turning 40. Toby shares her profound journey from enduring an abusive relationship to rediscovering her self-worth and eventually thriving in a new career and a loving marriage. Her story is a powerful testament to the resilience and renewal that can come in midlife, even after periods of intense difficulty.
Episode Highlights:
Toby discusses her early marriage and how it inadvertently led her to lose sight of her personal growth and ambitions.
Toby's experience with a controlling and abusive second relationship, which escalated from seemingly caring behaviors to overt control and violence.
The pivotal moments that led Toby to seek therapy and reclaim her independence, including a significant incident on her 40th birthday.
Toby's transition from a corporate job to pursuing her passion for copywriting, fueled by the support of her current husband and the lessons from her past.
The serendipitous meeting with her now-husband after deciding to give online dating one last try.
Toby's emphasis on financial independence and self-reliance, which she maintains in her current life and business.
In this episode, Toby shares her heartfelt story of overcoming adversity and rediscovering her joy and passion in life. Her journey is a reminder of the strength that lies in self-acceptance and the power of change at any stage of life. Toby's experiences led her to a fulfilling career and a loving relationship, highlighting that it's never too late to pursue happiness and personal fulfillment.
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