Codependency and self-abandonment don’t always disappear just because we’ve done the work — sometimes, it’s being in a healthy relationship that brings them back to the surface. In this episode, I open up about how these old patterns have shown up in my current relationship after 3 ½ years of being single. I share what I’m learning about noticing my triggers, choosing myself without shutting down, and how real love can be the space where true healing happens.