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September Burton is the Founder and CEO of the Colorado Fertility Conference. She is a Champion for Women and survivors of abuse, teaching them resiliency. After experiencing years of emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, as well as abuse of power, a common thread in the women she meets’ stories, she has finally managed to not only break free but to rise fully.Join us in part one of this interview as September shares her story of escaping the emotional and psychologically abusive relationship.[00:01 – 05:00] Opening SegmentI introduce the guest, September Burton.September talks about her backgroundShares what her childhood was likeShe grew up in a broken home with a lot of struggles.[05:01 – 09:59] The Relationship with Narcissist September shares her process of leaving while still being a minor.Escaping an abusive environment just to enter another abusive environment.September shares about her abusive relationship and how she got out of that.She went to college and joined the military.The time when she stayed single was the time when she flourished and learned a lot about herself more.September talks about the beginning of her experience with narcissistic abuse.She shares the story about how she met her first and her second husband.She admitted that she did not choose to heal herself earlier and find self-love to avoid this situation.She shares the reason why she wants to share her story.[10:00 – 15:45] Emotional and Psychological AbuseSeptember talks about the red flags in the abusive relationships that she has been through. September shares her epiphany that she had recently.You have to get out of the relationship, even when it just started as emotional or psychological abuse because it will escalate to physical.She shares a powerful quote from Oprah,” when people show you who they are, believe them the first time.September shares the story of the gap period after her first husband left her while she was pregnant.She shares about how she met her second husband that ends up as another toxic for herself.[15:46 – 19:04] Self-care and Self-Love JourneyThe importance of keeping yourself in the self-care and self-love journey.Set the boundaries for yourself and others.September talks about the driving factor that made her stop her self-care in the relationshipThe danger of self-sabotage.The pivotal moment was being able to put a word to it.Understanding their personality will make it easier for you to describe what is happening within the relationship.Tweetable Quotes: “The more empathetic you are and the more spiritually healed you become, you could end up attracting a worse narcissistic if you get back into that relationship.” - September Burton.“People who take care of themselves with self-love will set boundaries that the abuser can not put up with.” - September Burton.“You have to get out of the relationship, even when it just started as emotional or psychological abuse because it will escalate to physical.” - September Burton.Find out more about September by visiting her website.Surviving to Thriving is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, Knight Protection Services employs a diverse group of former law enforcement officers and military veterans of the highest integrity, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/.For More Information About Surviving To Thriving: http://tothriving.org/

