Lee Andrews MythBusted | Crying In The DMs | Episode 16

⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️ This episode contains discussions of emotional abuse, coercive control, domestic violence, financial abuse, suicide, self-harm, and trauma. In this Remote episode of Crying in the DMs, Alana Percival gives you an exclusive insight to her experiences in a highly publicised relationship with LEE ANDREWS!!! (Where is he btw?) Alana opens up about the realities she faced from Swindler Lee Andrews, touching on the emotional abuse, love bombing, trauma bonding, financial control, and the psychological impact of being involved with someone who presented themselves as charismatic, successful, and trustworthy. She shares how she lost her sense of self, the warning signs she wishes she had listened to, and the long journey of rebuilding her confidence and identity. This conversation goes far beyond headlines and social media speculation. It's an honest discussion about coercive control, healing from toxic relationships, the importance of trusting your instincts, and why so many intelligent, capable people can find themselves trapped in damaging situations. We also explore the role of public scrutiny, online criticism, recovery after emotional trauma, and how Alana is now turning her experiences into a mission to help others through mental health initiatives, retreats, and support networks for people who feel isolated, unheard, or stuck in unhealthy relationships. Topics covered: • Love bombing and trauma bonding • Emotional and financial abuse • Manipulation and coercive control • Mental health recovery and healing • Trusting your intuition • Social media, public scrutiny, and online trolling • Rebuilding confidence after toxic relationships • Creating support systems for survivors • Turning pain into purpose If you've ever questioned your reality in a relationship, felt isolated by manipulation, or are supporting someone going through something similar, this episode offers insight, validation, and hope. Here are some links if you or someone you know need help https://womensaid.org.uk/ https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now... https://www.solacewomensaid.org/ As ever if you want to find Sara on other social media channels then use any of the links below: Sara's Links Online Coaching Website: https://www.coachedbysaz.com/ Sara's Instagram:   / coachedbysaz   Sara's Facebook:   / aras.costx   Sara’s TikTok:   / coachedbysaz   Podcast Links Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/cryinginthed... Pod Instagram:   / cryinginthedms   Pod Facebook:   / cryinginthedms   Pod TikTok:   / cryinginthe.dms   Youtube:    / @cryinginthedmspodcast   Guest Speaker Links   / larnaapercival     / alana.percival   Podcast Editor Links Instagram:   / leahinreallife   TikTok:   / leah.in.real.life   Facebook:   / leahinreallife