We don’t talk enough about the kind of love that drains you.

The kind that feels generous on the surface but slowly erodes your sense of self.In this episode, I share a story about a friendship that mirrored my oldest wounds — the part of me that believed love had to be earned through effort. It’s about overgiving, emotional exhaustion, and what happens when connection becomes conditional on your capacity to carry it.

If you’ve ever found yourself confusing being needed with being loved, this one’s for you. It’s not about shame — it’s about clarity, reciprocity, and finally learning how to give without losing yourself.

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