Supporting someone with depression, addiction, or job loss isn’t just hard—it’s heartbreaking.

In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Stephanie, a listener who has been carrying the crushing weight of her husband’s depression and long-term unemployment.

After 26 years of marriage, she finds herself working full-time, managing the home, and barely holding it together—while her partner barely gets out of bed.

We talk through:

• What it feels like to love someone who’s slowly disappearing
• Why you can’t rescue someone from depression—and what you can do instead
• The emotional and financial traps that keep people stuck
• Why connection (even small doses) is essential for survival
• The gentle reminder that you still get to choose

This isn’t a story with a tidy ending. It’s real life. It’s messy, and raw, and full of questions. But it’s also packed with insight, validation, and the kind of emotional support so many women in similar situations desperately need.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like no one sees the load you’re carrying—this episode is for you.

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Disclaimer: while this podcast sounds like therapy, it is not actually therapy nor is it a substitute for therapy, and while I am a therapist, I am not YOUR therapist. Please be entertained and encouraged, and seek appropriate mental health support from a licensed therapist in your community, if necessary.

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