It’s Not All Rainbows: Surviving Abusive LGBTQIA+ Relationships
By Lindsay Goodman
It’s Not All Rainbows: Surviving Abusive LGBTQIA+ Relationships Apr 17, 2024
Why Does My Abuser Look SO Happy!?
In this episode I talk about why abusive people LOOK so happy after your relationship with them ends.
Website: thelindsaygoodman.com
1:1 coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
You Only Like it the way I Do It: Gaslighting & Sex
In this episode, I talk about how some abusive people will tell you that you won't like sex with anyone else. Why do they say this? Is it true?
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1:1 coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Why Does My Abuser Always Walk in Front of Me?
In this episode, I talk about what it can look like when your "partner" is always walking in front of you, and why an abusive person might do that.
Do You REALLY Know Your Abuser?
In this episode I talk about how we can't really know our abusers because they most likely don't even know who THEY are.
AM I Healing?
In this episode I talk about how sometimes, as you continue to heal from abuse, you might even start to miss moments of testament to your healing and why that's a wonderful thing.
Did You Notice Things Change When Their New "Partner" Came Around?
In this episode I talk about some little things you might notice when someone starts dating a potentially abusive person.
Valentine's Day and Abuse
In this episode I talk about several scenarios that might go down on Valentine's Day, or any special day, with an abusive person.
Do They REALLY Like the Same Things as You?
In this episode I talk about how an abusive person can pretend to be everything you are/have so much in common with you, at least for a short while...
Mysterious Physical Issues?
In this episode I talk about some of the mysterious physical issues I experienced while being abused and how YOUR "mysterious" issues might not be so mysterious. Website: thelindsaygoodman.com 1:1/group coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
When You Try to Leave and Abusive Person
In this episode I talk about a few of the times I attempted to leave my abuser and how eventually I learned (was trained) not to even try to leave. TRIGGER WARNING: physical abuse
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1:1 coaching/group coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Using Finances to Control You
In this episode I talk about how abusive people will use finances (financial abuse) to control you.Website: thelindsaygoodman.com1:1/group coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Abusers Will Use Helplessness to Control You
In this episode, I talk about how abusive people will use your helplessness (which they will bring out in you) to control you.Website: thelindsaygoodman.com1:1 coaching/group coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Abusers Will Tell on Themselves
In this episode, I talk about how quite often abusive people will tell on themselves. It's very hard to keep up with all the lies they tell, and if you pay attention, they'll give themselves away! Website: thelindsaygoodman.com 1:1/group coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
EPISODE 100! What Have I Done Since Episode One?
In this episode, I talk about 100 things I've done since I started recording and sharing this podcast with you! Just kidding, that would take too long, but I talk about a few of the big things! Thank you for being on this journey with me. Website: thelindsaygoodman.com1:1 coaching/group coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
In this episode, I talk about 100 things I've done since I started recording and sharing this podcast with you! Just kidding, that would take too long, but I talk about a few of the big things! Thank you for being on this journey with me. Website: thelindsaygoodman.com 1:1 coaching/group coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Am I A Fool for Not Knowing it was Abuse Sooner?
Many people tell me they feel like a fool for not recognizing the abuse sooner. In this episode, I talk about why it doesn't make sense for us to feel that way! Website: thelindsaygoodman.com 1:1 coaching/group coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Traumaversaries!
They’re ALREADY Dating Someone Else! Noooooo!
Did you "go crazy" when your ABUSER moved on their next victim? Let's talk about why that might be and what to do about it!Website: thelindsaygoodman.com1:1 coaching/group coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Why Should I Stay Single After Abuse?
In this episode I talk about several reasons why it's so important to not rush into another relationship, especially after abuse (I KNOW you don't want to hear this but it's important)! Website: thelindsaygoodman.com 1:1 coaching/group coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
PET THAT DOG! Pets in Abusive Relationships
In this episode, I talk about two reasons why I DON'T pet the dog in my viral birthday video (here: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8rqpPKS/). Pets are used as pawns in relationship and here I dive into what that can look like for a victim.
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1:1 coaching/group coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
TWO YEARS NO CONTACT Q&A
In this episode, I answer your questions about going and staying no contact.
Website: thelindsaygoodman.com
1:1 coaching/group coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Do You Mistake the Push-Pull for Love?
In this episode I talk about how so many of us confuse the push-pull abuse dynamic with love and why it is NOT love. Website: thelindsaygoodman.com 1:1 coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Triangulation
In this episode I tell a story of a specific experience with triangulation on the day my abuser and I "broke up." I'll talk about what triangulation can look like and why coercive controllers use this tactic.
Website: thelindsaygoodman.com
1:1 coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Abusive People Will Come Between You and Your Kids
In this episode I talk about how an abusive person may try to sever the connection between you and your kids and I give several examples of what that can look like. I'll also dive into why they do this insidious abuse tactic. website: thelindsaygoodman.com 1:1 coaching: thelindsaygoodman.com/thelindsaygoodman
Things Have Gotten Better! Should I Stay?
In this episode I talk about when your abuser seems to be getting better. Are they actually changing? Is the relationship still viable?
Website: thelindsaygoodman.com
1:1 coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Retraining Your Brain After Abuse
In this episode, I talk about ways we can retrain our brains after abuse and how the brain works when it comes to changing the messages we've been given!
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1:1 coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
lindsaygoodmancoaching on Tiktok and Instagram
Recovering From Child Abuse (by Proxy)
In this episode, I talk about the experience of healing from having your child used as a pawn to abuse you/having your child abused by proxy and the struggles that come with it.
Website: thelindsaygoodman.com
1:1 coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Mysterious Physical Issues?
In this episode I talk about mysterious (or not so mysterious) health issues that can come with experiencing intimate partner violence (or abuse from a parent, etc).
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1:1 coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
They're Suddenly Being SO Nice!
In this episode I talk about what it really means when your abuser suddenly starts offering to be helpful.
Website: thelindsaygoodman.com
1:1 coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Dating Green/Red Flags (with Kids)
In this episode I go over some of the green and red flags to look for when dating when children are involved (but honestly this can apply without children too). Website: thelindsaygoodman.com 1:1 coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Covert Abuse in a Viral Video
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Is it Bad That I'm Grieving my Abuser?
In this episode I talk about grief. Often we feel (or society makes us feel) like we shouldn't be grieving for someone who has harmed us so terribly. Let's talk about it!Website: thelindsaygoodman.com1:1 coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Abuse in LGBTQ+ Relationships
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1;1 coaching: Calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Help! I Want to go No Contact but I Don't Want to Hurt THEM!
In this episode I talk about the survivor tendency to be hesitant to go no contact with our abuser. I'll talk you through some of the considerations and hopefully help get you off the fence and on the road to recovery. Website: thelindsaygoodman.com 1:1 coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Do We HAVE to Forgive Them to Heal?
In this episode I talk about the idea that we have to forgive our abuser in order to heal. Is it required? is there something else that can help instead? Website: thelindsaygoodman.comIG & TT: lindsaygoodmancoaching1:1 coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Is My Partner a Narcissist?
Abusive People Will Find Ways to Keep You Attached
In this episode I talk about ways abusive people will find little things that keep the two of you "attached." You can't go no contact because you're always still waiting for this or that to be resolved. They don't want it to be resolved for a reason.
Website: thelindsaygoodman.com
1:1 coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Monday Mini: No Contact in a Nutshell
Is THIS Physical Abuse?
In this episode I talk about physical abuse and what actually "counts" as physical abuse. There is so much more than we as a society understand as physical abuse.
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1:1 coaching/LGBTQ Support Group: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
Monday Mini: You Can SHOP for Therapists/Coaches
STONEWALLING
Attachment Issues or Abuse?
In this episode, I talk about the difference between abuse and attachment issues. I definitely confused the two and I want to make sure you don't do the same!
Website: thelindsaygoodman.com
1:1 coaching/LGBTQ support group: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
MONDAY MINI “I’ll never leave you”
What's Yours is THEIRS
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1:1 coaching/LGBTQ support group: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
MONDAY MINI: CPTSD Flashbacks
Post Separation Abuse
On today's episode, I talk about post seperation abuse, or narcissistic collapse, which can happen when a victim leaves their abuser. It can be VERY dangerous, so it's important to know that this MAY happen and to take measures to protect yourself.
Website: thelindsaygoodman.com
1:1 coaching/LGBTQ+ support group: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
FREE safety planning: thehotline.org
Sharing My "Escape Plan"
In this episode I talk about my escape plan, or lack thereof, and what I would do differently if I could do it over.
Website: thelindsaygoodman
1:1 coaching/LGBTQ+ support group: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodmanFREE Safety Planning tool: thehotline.org
Power Imbalances in Abusive Relationships
In this episode, I talk about some of the things that can contribute to power imbalances in abusive relationships, especially those those that are less obvious to society. Power imbalances are an essential tool in abusive relationships.Website: thelindsaygoodman.com1:1 coaching: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman
INAR Monday Mini: Success Double Standards
Did You Lose Your Ability to Make Decisions?
In this episode, I talk about how often in abusive relationships, survivors lose their ability to make decisions, both big and small.
Abusive People May Use Your Struggles to Abuse You
In this episode I talk about how abusive people may use your struggles to abuse you. Any struggles (mental/physical/financial) that you came into the relationshiop with or any that pop up during the relationship are fair game.
Website: thelindsaygoodman.com
1:1 coaching/LGBTQ Support Group: calendly.com/thelindsaygoodman