I looked back on the two friends I've lost since I recorded this episode and the ones I've kept. In this episode, I thought about the people I surrounded myself with, what that meant, and the wonderful support I receive. It's interesting to look back and see the toxic people I spent time with and how much my life has changed since then. 

 

Key Takeaways: 

 

[0:00 ] Getting sucked into a cycle of mistreatment 

[4:15 ] Fight, flight, fawn, and freeze 

[7:02 ] Susan is someone who brings me so much joy

[9:40 ] Roberta learns so much about me through my podcast 

[12:30 ] Deb has been my friend since middle school 

[16:32 ] The most important people I've been friends with since childhood

[17:36 ] The importance of who I'm surrounding myself with

[20:19 ] Am I facilitating healthy friendships?

[24:23 ] Things have changed 2 years later 

[25:37 ] How my friendship with Taylor ended 

[29:14 ] How my friendship with Polly ended 

[35:44 ] I have strengthened some friendships, but I don't have many 

[39:27 ] Please leave reviews for the podcast 

[41:21 ] Where I am now

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