In this episode of The Scarlet Edit, I sit down with Laura, someone who knows what it’s like to love someone who chips away at your self-worth one subtle comment at a time.

How falling for love bombing can happen to anyone, especially when we are open and available to receive love.

We talk about what emotional abuse really looks like, how narcissistic patterns show up in long-term relationships, and why so many smart, capable women stay for too long.

Laura also shares how she is glad she went through all of this and found the strength to leave, because she took the time to build herself back up and is now stronger, more vulnerable, and wiser for it.

This conversation is deeply personal, and Laura's willingness to open up and be vulnerable about what it means to be in a relationship that looks "normal" on the outside — while quietly unraveling your confidence on the inside, was inspiring.

We discuss gaslighting, trauma bonds, self-doubt, isolation, and the slow loss of identity that often comes with emotional abuse.

If you’ve ever questioned whether your relationship was healthy, or stayed in something too long because you hoped it would change, this episode might be the validation you need.

You are not alone.

If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional abuse, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org for confidential support.

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I’m Nikki Corbett. I’ve been divorced, had an affair, and lived through a heartbreaking situationship - experiences that prove there’s more to modern relationships than what we’re taught. On this podcast, we dive deep into the raw realities of love, emotional intimacy, power dynamics, painful endings, and fresh starts.

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