But I Still Love Him: When Love and Pain Coexist

Can you love someone who continues to hurt you? Absolutely. But does loving someone mean you have to stay?

In this episode of Renewing Minds, Restoring Hope with Dr. Tee, we explore the emotional complexities of loving someone who causes you pain. Dr. Tee discusses trauma bonds, emotional attachment, the cycle of abuse, and why walking away isn't as simple as turning off your feelings.

This conversation is a reminder that loving someone doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your peace, safety, or sense of self.

Remember, Sis: You can love someone and still recognize that the relationship isn't healthy for you. Love alone is not enough to make a relationship safe. 💜

Why Doesn't She Just Leave?

In this episode, Dr. Tee explores the emotional, financial, cultural, relational, and safety-related barriers that can make leaving an abusive relationship incredibly difficult. She also challenges the judgment placed on survivors and offers a more compassionate question: What is making it difficult for her to leave, and what support does she need?

This conversation is about replacing judgment with understanding, compassion, and support.

Content Note: This episode discusses domestic violence and coercive control.