17. Rewriting The Love That Defined Me

I used to think my first real love was the gold standard — the one I compared everyone to. But lately, I’ve been realizing something… maybe it wasn’t love. Maybe it was survival. In this episode, I unpack how my idea of love was shaped during a time of deep depression and chaos, and why I mistook calm for chemistry. It felt magical — but only because everything else hurt. I’m finally rewriting the story I told myself about that relationship… and it’s changing everything. If you’ve ever felt like you “missed” the one that got away, this episode might hit home.