S6E9: Holier Than Thou | Abby | 1 of 3
Ex-Wives Undercover: Liars, Cheaters & Love Cons
Double A Productions
3.9 • 763 Ratings
🗓️ 22 April 2025
⏱️ 54 minutes
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Summary
In this heartfelt episode of Ex-Wives Undercover, Abby opens up about her whirlwind romance with Bobby—from their spontaneous elopement in Reno to the deeply personal challenges that unfolded behind closed doors.
Abby’s story is more than just a love tale—it's a powerful exploration of womanhood, identity, and growth. Together, we unpack the often-silenced experiences of postpartum depression, mental health stigma in religious communities, and the slow, painful unraveling of manipulation and financial control in abusive dynamics.
Abby’s journey reminds us of the strength it takes to reclaim our voices and the healing that comes from sharing our truth.
🎧 What You'll Hear in This Episode:
- The fast-paced romance that led to a spontaneous elopement
- How love bombing and religious expectations shaped Abby's early marriage
- The subtle beginnings of manipulation and financial control in abusive relationships
- Why leaving a toxic relationship is more complex than it seems
💡 Key Takeaways:
- Love can be intoxicating—but fast starts often come with red flags.
- Faith and tradition can influence personal decisions in ways that blur boundaries.
- Abuse often hides behind control, manipulation, and the pressure to maintain appearances.
- It’s okay to seek help—whether through therapy, medication, or trusted support systems.
✨ A Quote to Remember:
"You can love someone and still lose yourself in the process—healing begins when you start choosing you." — Abby
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| 0:54.7 | I met Bobby through a mutual friend. |
| 0:58.3 | I had gotten out of a relationship and was just kind of going through all that, |
| 1:03.0 | wasn't going to date. |
| 1:04.3 | And a mutual friend who was one of his fraternity brothers in college was like, |
| 1:10.4 | hey, I know this great guy, he's handsome, |
| 1:13.6 | he's successful, he's athletic, you know, he's a Christian, all these accolades. You know, |
| 1:20.8 | on paper, I was like, oh, this sounds great. When we got to Napa Valley, we're at this beautiful vineyard in an art gallery overlooking |
| 1:30.8 | the vineyard and he turned around and proposed. Next morning he woke up and he said, |
| 1:36.8 | I was praying last night about us getting married and everything and God told me, |
| 1:42.3 | I don't think we should wait. How do you feel about getting married |
| 1:44.9 | today? There's a group outside a church. They had started little pods of accountability groups, |
| 1:51.7 | is what they called them. And groups of like, you know, five, six men. And they would literally go |
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