Karista Paredes is a soon-to-be published author, full-time Kids Pastor, and a community leader. She is an exemplar of how vulnerability can lead to breakthrough.  Oftentimes on this podcast we talk about the importance of relationships. What we rarely touch on is what happens when relationships go wrong. Typically, we want to hide all of our relational problems, stow them away and pretend that everything is copacetic. But doing this will hurt us, our family, and prevent us from healing.  In this episode, you can expect to hear:  what to do when a relationship turns abusivewhy people stay in abusive relationshipsindicators that you should watch out forthe psychology behind why people return to toxic relationshipshow to let others into your life to help you assess your situationhow to make a strategy of leaving an abusive relationshipwhy sharing your story gives you and others powerthe key to preserving your self-worthand the one piece of advice Karista would give her younger self. THANK YOU for being here. Thanks again to Karista for sharing her story. Remember, life is better when we talk to people and live socially connected. Don't give up on finding your people, and don't give up on living abusive relationships.  Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people: Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Joining the Mailing List If you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected] Produced by Capture Connection Studios: captureconnectionstudios.com