When she felt like she had to marry him... - Ep. 18

(SCROLL FOR CW/TIMESTAMPS) - Do you remember 'that couple' that got hitched right after high school? Everyone knows at lease one- maybe three or four if you're in the south. This episode looks into High School sweethearts with a divorce from hell. This episode covers purity culture, domestic violence, and evennnn a little witchcraft. - Submission form: https://forms.gle/hR4Q44tHb7LSH3CA6Timestamps(00:55)  -  Abby and Coworker Justin read the submission(06:15)  -  Interview begins/how they met(08:12)  -  The first red flags start to show/purity culture(10:10)  -  The main reason she decided to marry him(10:44)  -  More red flags start to show(15:18)  -  The beginning of their married life(22:34)  -  When she started to think about breaking things off(24:52)  -  She decides to leave the marriage(26:00)  -  The day she left her husband(33:52)  -  The aftermath of the divorce(35:51)  -  Her new relationship(37:50)  -  Recovering from toxic purity culture(39:25)  -  Going from Christianity to witchcraft(41:02)  -  Advice for women experiencing domestic abuse(43:36)  -  Warning to women who are dating/in unhealthy relationships(45:31)  -  Closing announcements - Notable Resources: Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/National Mental Health Hotline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineSuggested Podcasts: "I'm a Survivor", "Mental Illness Happy Hour", "Mental Health Hope and Recovery",. - CW: Abuse, Self-harm, Eating disorders, Mental illness, Alcoholism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices