Good morning,

Last we talked about how tapping can be used when considering, going through, and healing after divorce.

This week we take on an even graver problem: toxic and abusive relationships.

As discussed last week, confronting marital issues is particularly difficult because of the cultural and religious norms around the institution of marriage.

Toxic and abusive relationships can be even harder to navigate because the victims in these types of relationships often convince themselves (or are convinced by their partners) that things aren't bad at all.

In this week's podcast Melissa Beasley and I talk about abusive and toxic relationships and cover:

• How to identify an abusive relationship, including why it is so difficult to do this from inside such a relationship
• The tools and tactics used by abusive partners
• Why people stay in abusive relationships
• The four stages of moving out of a toxic relationship and into a healthy post-relationship life
• Steps for getting out of a toxic relationship
• How to use tapping in all four stages of leaving a toxic relationship

Even if you aren't in a difficult relationship, this episode is a must listen so that you can be better prepared to be helpful to a friend or loved one in one of these relationships.

Please, please take the time to listen to this one: http://tappingqanda.com/371

In addition to the conversation and tapping resources, I have also included a list of books, websites, and telephone help for those in an abusive relationship. Bookmark these resources!

Let me know if you have any questions about our conversation.

Gene

PS: If you missed last week's conversation about how you can tap for divorce, you can check it out here: http://tappingqanda.com/370