A high school senior keeps his biggest dream locked away, never letting himself fully want it. If he doesn't care too much, rejection won't hurt as much—right? Wrong. A parable about why protecting yourself from disappointment guarantees a different kind of pain: the permanent ache of never really trying.

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This episode explores emotional vulnerability, fear of disappointment, and self-protective behaviors. Discusses the psychology of wanting versus half-wanting. Gentle and affirming while addressing difficult emotional truths.

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