When the dream you helped build no longer includes you

About this episode

The episode explores the emotional aftermath of supporting a partner's dreams and the feelings of abandonment that can arise when those dreams are realized.

A man supported his girlfriend through school, sacrificing everything so she could chase her dream of becoming a teacher. But after she succeeded, she walked away—leaving him wondering if he was only a chapter in her journey.

Topics covered

• relationships
• sacrifice
• dreams
• career
• personal growth

Keywords

• sacrifice
• relationships
• career
• dreams
• abandonment

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: When the dream you helped build no longer includes you

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