Summary of this episode
Sandy shares her story of being in an abusive relationship for many years and how she eventually left it. She speaks about how it's easy to become a victim of circumstances and how she was walking on eggshells in her relationship.
Sandy also mentioned the importance of putting on your own oxygen mask first before helping others. She also mentioned the importance of being intentional and aware of the flow of life to go with the flow.
Sandy mentions red flags and how, when you enter a new relationship, it's easy to put on rose-colored glasses, making everything look okay even when it's not.
The kind of abuse that Sandy experienced included being stalked by her ex-partner, and jealousy. After dismissing many of the red flags in her relationship, it took her about 10 attempts to successfully leave her abusive relationship.
Her shift from victim to victory occurred when her ex-partner attempted to blow up her house with her and the kids in it, for real. She fled with her children, changing their names and cutting off all contact with family and friends.
Thankfully, her dangerous ex-partner is under an indefinite intervention order and served two terms in jail. Sandy learned the hard way to put safety first.
Manifestation
Sandy believes in the power of manifestation and shared a recent story of how she was gifted front-row tickets to a concert! Manifestation works best when you are curious and ask “what if” instead of coming from a place of desperation and need.
Sandy recommends writing down a list of what you don’t want in order to uncover what you do want. Trusting yourself again is a journey and Sandy encourages rediscovering your own worth. We all come into the world with the same worth and should value ourselves.
Developing a relationship with ourselves is important and can help us tremendously through adversities in life.
We are not guaranteed what lies ahead, but valuing ourselves can help us be our best selves and give all we can to help others. — Sandy Johnston
Sandy’s short bio
Sandy Johnston is a survivor of domestic abuse that became life-threatening for herself and her children.
She is the founder of The Key to Be Free Transformation Services and the host of the Tiaras Tears and Triumphs podcast.
She supports women struggling with the pain, damage, and complexities caused by abusive relationships with a variety of services that enable them to recover, renew and rebuild on the other side so that they can feel whole, secure, and confident with or without a partner. She helps them heal their heart, head, and hip pocket to give them the confidence to find the key to close the door on fearfulness and open the door to new opportunities that align with their values, dreams, and desires.
Sandy speaks up about domestic abuse and she is on a mission to help women put their safety first by taking the necessary steps to break free from abusive relationships.
Connect with Sandy
Love & Abundance Guided Meditation: https://www.sandyj.com.au/
Website: https://www.sandyj.com.au/
Email: sandyj.thekey@gmail.com
Location: Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandyjohnstonlifetransformationcoach
Facebook Group Rise Up with Tiaras Tears and Triumphs https://www.facebook.com/groups/tiarastearsandtriumphs
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