Why don’t we think leaving is an option?

Leaving a toxic relationship isn’t always a moment of clarity—it’s often a slow, painful process clouded by shame, fear, and second-guessing. In this episode, we get very vulnerable and talk about our own experiences, as well as with our guest Nicole, a woman who bravely shares her story of being stuck in a relationship that was quietly damaging her. 

Together, we unpack what it’s like to start telling the truth out loud, only to realize that staying feels more embarrassing than leaving. Nicole reflects on the turning point when shame became fuel for accountability, and the powerful steps she took to finally break free.

If you’ve ever been in it, are in it, or love someone who is—this conversation is for you.

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