Emotional Abuse After Divorce: How to Reclaim Your Peace & Set Boundaries

Leaving doesn’t always mean the abuse is over. In this episode of The Joy! A.A.C.T.™, Dr. Lisa Summerour shares how emotional and psychological abuse can continue long after separation or divorce — and what you can do to reclaim your peace.

You’ll learn how to:

Recognize ongoing emotional and psychological abuse

Protect your emotional space and set healthy boundaries

Use tools like journaling, therapy, and the A.A.C.T.™ framework to heal

Reclaim your joy and freedom after divorce or breakup

💡 Take your complimentary A.A.C.T.™ Self-Assessment and discover where you are in accountability, alignment, communication, and trust: DrLisaSummerour.com

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction: The hidden trauma after leaving abuse
00:32 - Welcome to The Joy! A.A.C.T.™ with Dr. Lisa Summerour
00:56 - Why leaving isn’t always the end of abuse
01:20 - The risks and realities for separated women
04:10 - Complimentary A.A.C.T.™ Self-Assessment & Masterclass
07:00 - Recognizing ongoing emotional and psychological abuse
12:00 - Social media boundaries and digital safety
15:00 - Journaling, therapy, and the healing process
17:20 - The impact on professional women and workplace challenges
20:45 - The power of boundaries and reclaiming your space
27:00 - Parenting, co-parenting, and communication strategies
32:00 - Reclaiming joy and emotional freedom
34:54 - Final thoughts: What does joy look like for you?
36:19 - Closing and next steps

🚨 Need Help?

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please reach out:
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
🌐 thehotline.org

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