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EP 139: Why You Stayed So Long (And Why It's So Hard to Leave)
Jul 14, 2026 · 23 min · 11 segments
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:30 The shame we place on ourselves when we stay too long
02:40 Has this been your experience?
04:20 The relationship wasn't "bad enough" to leave
08:00 Wating for…
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:30 The shame we place on ourselves when we stay too long
02:40 Has this been your experience?
04:20 The relationship wasn't "bad enough" to leave
08:00 Wating for something to happen so that you can leave
08:30 Ask yourself these questions
09:00 Consistent self-abandonment
10:10 The difference between medecine and poison
12:00 Journaling prompts for self-abandonment
12:45 Staying for practical reasons
16:00 Leaving the relationship will likely hurt no matter what- even when it's the right choice
17:30 The difference between acceptance and settling
19:30 Questions if you are in the limbo of staying or leaving
20:55 If this was helpful-here's how you can help!
21:00 How I can help you - Check out the show notes!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:30 The shame we place on ourselves when we stay too long
02:40 Has this been your experience?
04:20 The relationship wasn't "bad enough" to leave
08:00 Wating for…