About this episode

Wangari and Raymond's high school romance evolves into a complex narrative about love and self-identity.

Wangari & Raymond Wangari and Raymond met young. The kind of young where love feels like forever, and questions about marriage and children don’t feel premature. He was her first love, and for a long time, he felt like her safe place. But somewhere between growing up and getting closer, Wangari slowly started disappearing. What begins as a tender high school romance unfolds into a deeply layered coming-of-age story about love, guilt, power, and the quiet ways we lose ourselves trying to keep someone else. The voice in this narration has been altered. Consider supporting this podcast via our mpesa till number 9095819 or PayPal ⁠⁠⁠sothisislovepodcastke@gmail.com⁠ If you or someone you know is affected by domestic or sexual violence, find support here: ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3ODUzNDUyODYyMzIwNDA3?igsh=eXkyNWRmZW1lenh5⁠

People in this episode

Host: Julia Gaitho

Guests: Wangari, Raymond

Topics covered

• young love
• coming-of-age
• relationships
• self-discovery
• emotional struggles

Keywords

• love
• marriage
• children
• guilt
• power
• domestic violence

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