In this episode, I talk about my teenage years and early relationships, and what I thought love was at the time.

I share personal experiences where I allowed things I didn’t truly want because I was afraid of being rejected or not liked. I also talk about an on-and-off relationship that lasted for years, and friendships that hurt me more than once.

Looking back now, I can see how what I went through as a child shaped the way I handled relationships, boundaries, and my own self-worth.

This is part of understanding those patterns and learning how to change them. I’ll continue this in the next episode.

Listener note: This episode includes sensitive and personal topics.