Is he Abusive? The Truth Comes Out...

On this Co-Parenting episode of IDIOT, Stephen and I discuss the basis of my feelings of having endured abuse in our former relationship. Please share your thoughts with us in the comments, we do read them! ✨ *THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!* 💐✨ HUNGRYROOT - https://www.hungryroot.com/idiot Promo Code: IDIOT for 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life. 🔥 *HOLLER* – [Order your personalized shout-out today!](https://holler.baby/lauraclery) 🎤💖 --- 🎬 *SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE LAUGHS!* 🎬 Never miss a hilarious moment! ➡️ [Click here to subscribe](https://bit.ly/2LEwDQL) 🎉 --- 🎙 *WATCH FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEWS!* Want more? Get exclusive content & behind-the-scenes moments on **[Patreon](  / lauraclery)**  ! 💎👀 --- 📲 *FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!* 👇 👉 *TikTok:* [@lauraclery](https://tiktok.com/lauraclery) 🎭💃 👉 *Instagram:* [@lauraclery](  / lauraclery  ) 📸✨ 👉 *Snapchat:* [Add me](  / lauraclery  ) 👻🤣 👉 *Facebook:* [Laura Clery](  / laura.clery  ) 👩‍🎤🎭 --- 🛍 *SHOP MY MERCH!* 👕🔥 Get the latest must-have items here ➡️ [LauraClery.lol](https://LauraClery.lol) --- 📩 *CONTACT US!* For business or podcast inquiries, email us at *[email protected]* 📧📢 --- 💖 *THANK YOU FOR WATCHING & SUPPORTING!* 💖 Drop a *LIKE* 👍, leave a *COMMENT* 💬, and share the *LOVE* ❤️! TIMESTAMPS: [00:00:00] – "Were You Abusive?" A Shocking Message The video opens with a tense question that ignites a raw, unfiltered conversation. [00:01:45] – Defining Emotional Abuse: Silence as a Weapon Laura unpacks behaviors like stonewalling and name-calling, laying out the emotional dynamics. [00:06:00] – Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Unspoken Power Plays They explore the blurred lines between trauma response and manipulation in past conflicts. [00:11:00] – Narcissistic Traits: Admission, Awareness, and Confusion A striking moment of self-examination and admission of narcissistic behaviors—love bombing, control, lack of empathy. [00:16:50] – The Good Outweighs the Bad... Until It Doesn’t A vulnerable reflection on how functional relationships can mask trauma patterns for years. [00:22:00] – Can Everyone Have PTSD? Gen Z, Diagnosis, and Memory Suppression A debate on trauma inflation, EMDR therapy, and unresolved childhood wounds. [00:30:00] – Narcissistic Abuse and Childhood Neglect Powerful insight into how early emotional abandonment can shape adult dysfunction. [00:36:00] – Buddhism, Spiritual Practice, and Sobriety Laura shares her spiritual journey and the healing potential of Buddhism for recovering addicts. [00:45:00] – Occupy Wall Street and the Weaponization of Compassion? Unexpected philosophical turn—media manipulation, empathy culture, and social movements. [00:51:00] – Poppy’s Debut: Water Pancakes and Comedy Gold A wholesome and hilarious closing segment with Poppy—lightness after the storm.