How do you hold space for someone in crisis… without losing yourself in the process?
In today’s episode, Alicja unpacks one of the most painful emotional crossroads — when someone uses threats, guilt, or secrets to maintain a hold on your life. From suicidal texts to family triangulation, she reflects on the blurred lines between compassion and self-abandonment.
You’ll hear deeply vulnerable moments — including what happened when a friend threatened to take their own life, and why walking away sometimes isn’t cold-hearted... it’s survival.
💔 Themes:
• Emotional blackmail & guilt
• Family dysfunction & roles
• Suicide threats and boundaries
• Childhood trauma & dissociation
• Reclaiming your truth
This is the Naked Truth — no scripts, no filters, just healing through honesty.
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