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Dee May


How Self-Love Helped Me Leave a Toxic Relationship | Dee May’s Empowering Story
Dee May shares how self-love gave her the strength to leave a toxic relationship and build a healthy life.
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Dee May is a survivor and advocate for self-love and empowerment after abuse. Having endured 20 years of verbal and emotional abuse in marriage, followed by two physically abusive relationships, Dee knows firsthand the struggles of breaking free from toxic cycles. Her journey of transformation began when she shifted her mindset, embraced self-worth, and learned to love herself unconditionally.
Through deep personal growth, Dee not only left abuse behind but also created space for a strong, healthy relationship. Now, she shares her story to help others find the courage to choose themselves, set boundaries, and build a life filled with love and respect. Dee’s mission is to show survivors that they deserve better and CAN have it by cultivating self-love. Her story is one of resilience, transformation, and the power of choosing yourself.
About this episode
In this empowering episode of the Healing Through Love Podcast, we welcome Dee May, a survivor of emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, who found the strength to break free through the power of self-love.
Dee shares her harrowing journey—from enduring a 20-year toxic marriage to escaping two subsequent physically abusive relationships. She opens up about the emotional struggles that keep survivors trapped, including the heartbreaking reality that it takes an average of seven attempts to leave an abuser for good.
A pivotal moment in Dee’s journey was the realization that self-love isn’t selfish—it’s survival. By changing her paradigm and embracing unshakable self-worth, she finally gained the confidence to leave for good and create space for healthy, fulfilling relationships.
Dee also discusses the painful loss of friendships and family support that often accompanies staying in an abusive relationship. She shares how finding inner strength and healing allowed her to rebuild connections with herself and others in a meaningful way.
Listeners will gain practical insights and inspiration from Dee’s experience, learning how to:
✔️ Cultivate self-love to break free from toxic cycles.
✔️ Overcome emotional obstacles that keep survivors stuck in abusive relationships.
✔️ Create space for healthy, loving connections built on mutual respect.
Dee’s story is a powerful testament to resilience and proof that transformation is possible when we choose to love ourselves first.
Key Points from the Interview:
- Self-Love as a Tool for Freedom: How valuing yourself gives you the strength to leave for good.
- The Emotional Challenges of Leaving: Understanding why survivors often leave and return multiple times.
- Creating Healthy Relationships After Abuse: How self-worth opens the door to true, lasting love.
Listen Now: Dee May’s journey will inspire, empower, and equip you with the courage to choose yourself, leave toxic relationships, and embrace a future filled with love and healing. 💜✨
EP147 How Self-Love Helped Me Leave a Toxic Relationship | Dee May’s Empowering Story
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