Have you ever felt like your thoughts were too heavy, your feelings too loud, or your presence just… too much? In a world that often rewards silence over truth and composure over authenticity, we slowly learn to question the most honest parts of ourselves.
In this episode, we step into the quiet dystopian world of Virel, where barcodes define worth and emotional honesty comes at a cost. Through Ivy’s journey, you’ll hear a story about losing approval—but finding something far more valuable: belonging to yourself.
If you’ve ever hidden your feelings to keep the peace or softened your truth to fit in, this is your gentle reminder that you are not a disruption. You are not broken. You are valid—exactly as you are.
Featuring the original song “This Is Me, Still Shining”, a soft anthem for anyone ready to stop shrinking and start standing in their light.
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