This is why reading romance novels isn't just fun - it's actually healing work, especially when you're traumatized and scared to date again.

Here's what we're exploring about romance novels and healing:

• What romance actually is: central love story with satisfying ending - not porn despite misogynistic claims
• Why the writing is phenomenal: making readers feel emotions deeply takes serious skill
• How romance raises standards: seeing what's possible in relationships makes you want better for yourself
• The safe space factor: experiencing love, dating, sex in controlled environments when real dating feels terrifying
• Teaching your body safety: feeling emotions through predictable tropes trains your nervous system that these feelings are safe

From discovering paranormal romance and romantasy to understanding that predictability isn't boring when you're healing from trauma, this episode defends the genre that helps us feel safe exploring romance again.

A lot of us have been burned in love. Dating feels daunting as fuck. But we still want connection, and romance novels provide safety to explore those feelings. You're feeling emotions, giggling, falling in love - and learning these feelings are safe. That's healing.

Subscribe. Share. Remember that raised standards are exactly what romance novels should give you.

Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨

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