77. The Incremental Steps of An Abuser

When Tom asked Kate to move in with him after dating for three months, she was thrilled. He seemed really into her and wanted to make her life as a single mom easier. But once they were married and had a child together, things got dark. Her “too good to be true” husband became jealous, controlling, and ultimately, deadly. Kate Ranta shares the warning signs and red flags that just might save the life of somebody you know. In this episode:Recognizing red flags in a relationship.The incremental steps of an abuser.Intentional isolation and possessive behavior.The intoxicating effects of love bombing.A broken system.The role acceptance plays in the healing process.Stay connected with Kate:Websites: kateranta.com Book: Killing KateCharity Donation: www.lovelifenow.orgAdditional resources:https://ncadv.org/https://www.thehotline.org/https://www.bradyunited.org/https://www.gunsdownamerica.org/https://bocarecoverycenter.com/treatment/trauma-informed/https://bocarecoverycenter.com/addiction/addiction-domestic-violence/Subscribe to All The Wiser  wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode. We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - it helps us know what stories are resonating with you. Head over to Apple Podcasts to write your review!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Don't forget to join our new Facebook group to continue the conversation and meet others in our community.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy