In this episode, I speak from a deeply personal place about the emotional complexity of loving someone who lives with mental illness. This conversation is for those who carry the unspoken weight—the ones who give support quietly, who navigate the emotional shifts, who feel the light flicker on and off in someone they love and still choose to stay. There is often no recognition for the steady presence you provide, no space to express how much it takes to be strong without falling apart yourself.
This is not a clinical discussion. It is a moment of honesty, of reflection, and of acknowledgment for the caregivers, the empaths, the quiet warriors who continue to show up even when their own hearts feel heavy. If that is you, I hope this episode brings some comfort and reminds you that your experience matters too.
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