What happens when your partner shuts down, goes cold, or walks away—especially when you're desperate for connection?

In this previously subscriber-only bonus drop, we read a raw Reddit story from someone whose boyfriend disappears emotionally whenever there's conflict. What starts as silence quickly becomes a lonely pattern—and she’s left questioning her worth and the future of their relationship.

In this episode, we unpack:

• What stonewalling looks and feels like in real life

• Why shutting down is often a nervous system response, not a lack of care

• The difference between emotional self-protection and emotional disconnection

• How to break the cycle of “chase and withdraw” with honesty and safety

🎧 Real talk, bonus insights, and tools you can use—these episodes were once subscriber-only and are now available to all listeners.

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