98. How I did it - Dating after abuse, self-trust, and deciding you're not too broken

The Post-Separation Abuse Podcast · Apr 1, 2026 · 26m · transcript

Dating after domestic violence, coercive control, or post-separation abuse is one of the most under-discussed topics in the survivor space. Most people are somewhere between terrified and convinced it's simply not possible for them.

In this honest, personal episode, Danielle Black shares what dating after abuse actually looked like from the inside - not a glossy highlight reel, but the real experience of venturing back into connection while still afraid.

This episode explores:

Why "my picker is broken" is one of the most common fears after abusive relationships - and what to do with it

The…