This podcast is my story of getting out of an emotionally and financially abusive marriage as an American woman married to a Japanese man living in Japan. When we are subject to abuse, we often feel ashamed, like we are somehow allowing it to happen, or we deserve it. When we bear abuse in silence, we give our abusers the power. I want to tell my stories to let other abused women know they are not alone. I also want to help people with loved ones in abusive relationships understand why it's so hard to "just leave."

Getting Out From Under
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This podcast is my story of getting out of an emotionally and financially abusive marriage as an American woman married to a Japanese man living in Japan. When we are subject to abuse, we often feel ashamed, like we are somehow allowing it to happen, or we deserve it. When we bear abuse in silence, we give our abusers the power. I want to tell my stories to let other abused women know they are not alone. I also want to help people with loved ones in abusive relationships understand why it's so hard to "just leave."
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Recent Episodes

November 30, 2025
Episode 5 - The Beginning of the End
<p>In this episode, I share the turning point that reshaped my marriage and my sense of safety. What began as yet another financial deception escalated into a late-night confrontation in Tokyo—an event that revealed the depth of my husband’s lies and the extent of the trouble he had pulled our family into.</p><p>From that moment, fear became a constant presence in my life. Instead of feeling supported by my partner, I found myself focused on avoiding the next crisis, questioning every decision, and doing whatever I could to keep my family afloat. This experience didn’t just fracture my trust—it changed who I was and how I moved through the world, and it became a key reason I stayed far longer than I should have.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered why someone remains in an abusive relationship, this episode offers a firsthand look at how fear, confusion, and misplaced responsibility can trap even the strongest person in place.</p><p>If this episode resonated with you, please consider sharing it with someone who might need to hear it. You can leave a comment, rate the podcast, or reach out directly at <a href="" rel="noopener">gettingoutbrenda@gmail.com</a>. Your support helps others feel less alone — and it helps this podcast reach those who need it most.</p><p><strong>Trigger warning:</strong> This episode includes discussion of psychological and financial abuse.</p><p>#narcissisticabusesurvivor</p><p>#financialabuseinmarriage</p><p>#emotionalmanipulation</p><p>#coercivecontrol</p><p>#whyvictimsdontleave</p><p>#survivinganabusiverelationship</p><p>#divorceandabuse</p><p>#lifeinJapan</p><p>#traumaresponseandfear</p><p>#gaslightinginrelationships</p><p>#psychologicalabusestories</p><p>#podcastaboutabuserecovery</p><p>#survivingpartnersuicide</p><p>#toxicrelationships</p><p>#stayingforthekids</p><p><br></p>

September 13, 2025
Episode 4 - The First Betrayal
<p>In this episode, I tell the story of the very first time I felt truly betrayed by my husband and the circumstances of our life at the time that prevented me from leaving. </p><p>Please feel free to leave me comments here or send me an email at gettingoutbrenda@gmail.com.</p>

July 12, 2025
Love Knows No Boundaries - Part Two
<p>In Part Two of this episode I discuss the first time my boundaries were really tested with my ex-husband, before he was my husband, and how that may have set the course for our entire relationship and marriage. </p><p><br></p><p>Trigger warning for mentions of suicide and some adult language.</p><p><br></p><p>Please feel free to leave your comments and questions here or e-mail me at gettingoutbrenda@gmail.com</p>
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