#76 Connecting Through Struggle: Why It Felt Safe and Kept Me Stuck

What if one of the primary ways you've learned to connect with other people has also been quietly keeping you stuck? In this episode, I explore a realization that completely changed the way I think about empathy, healing, relationships, and nervous system growth. For much of my life, it felt easier to share when I was overwhelmed than when I felt proud. Talking about stress, chaos, and feeling behind helped me feel understood, validated, and less alone. It met a very real need for connection....