About this episode
Anna discusses the challenges women face when considering leaving unhealthy relationships and the societal pressures that contribute to their guilt.
This week, I respond to a listener who knows her marriage is over—but can’t shake the guilt of being the one to end it. We talk about why women are taught to feel like the villain when they choose themselves, how shame is inherited, and what it really means to leave a life that was never built for you. If you’ve ever thought, “But he’s not that bad,” or “Who will I be if I walk away?”—this one’s for you. Also: why toilet paper holders are a metaphor for personal growth. Sort of. Just listen. ALL MY CHANNELS Newsletter: https://maybeboth.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maybeboth TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@maybeboth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Anna Kai
Topics covered
- marriage
- guilt
- personal growth
- shame
- self-identity
- women's issues
Keywords
- marriage
- guilt
- shame
- personal growth
- women's issues
- self-identity
- toilet paper holders
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