In this deeply moving episode of Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap, host Nyomi Banks continues the Love & Mental Health series with a powerful discussion on the complex intersections between mental wellness and intimate relationships. Joining the conversation are Marriage & Family Therapist Alex Olosunde and Dr. Will Washington, our resident therapist, for an unfiltered dialogue on how untreated trauma, emotional fatigue, codependency, and societal expectations affect how we love—and how we heal. 🔥 Inspired by a listener's letter and a tragic real-life story shared during the show, this episode pulls no punches in asking the hard questions:

• Can you truly love someone struggling with mental illness without losing yourself?
• How do you support a partner who refuses help?
• What role does trauma play in attachment and relationship sabotage?

💔 From emotional exhaustion in partnerships to the often overlooked burden of caretaking a mentally unwell partner, this episode speaks to anyone who’s ever asked: Am I still lovable, even in my pain? 🧠 This is not just a podcast episode. It’s a call to action. A reminder that mental health is not a private struggle—it has public, generational consequences when left unacknowledged. 🎧 Whether you’re in a relationship, healing from one, or just trying to understand yourself better—this conversation is for you. 💡 Topics Covered:

• The emotional cost of loving someone battling mental illness
• Self-love vs. codependency in relationships
• The role of trauma in communication breakdowns
• Misdiagnosis, stigmas, and cultural silence
• Supporting men’s emotional evolution in communities of color

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