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Jul 2024
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166 - Trauma Bonds, Toxic Men, Marbella

LOUISE RUMBALL
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Well, this story is kinda crazy. And what's even crazier? Sometimes we keep bad behavior hidden, secret, and behind closed doors, and it's only when we start to talk about it that we can finally admit that IT WAS NOT OKAY.  This week, Louise shares a wild story about her ex and *THAT* thing he did in Marbella. She explores why we accept bad behavior, why we ... Show More
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