In this season finale, I dive deep into the soul-crushing betrayal that unfolded with DC, a friend I held close to my heart, whose whispered “I love you” turned into a hollow lie as he forced himself on me . That night didn’t just deepen the loss of my voice; it became a mirror forcing me to confront my own instincts, questioning why I failed to trust my choices and decisions when danger loomed. The guilt that weighed me down stemmed from childhood encounters with cousins and O, where I didn’t know better as a child, carrying that confusion into adulthood, believing DC was truly my friend. I torment myself with thoughts of when that friendship twisted, whether he was predatory from the start, seizing an opportunity I was too naive to see, and how I could have missed the signs. This experience has been a painful awakening, pushing me to explore the self-doubt that silenced me and to seek the strength within to rebuild my trust in myself.

As this season draws to a close, my heart swells with gratitude for every listener who has journeyed with me through the shadows of my past. Despite the heavy burdens of abuse and loss, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the woman I am today, using these trials as opportunities to reflect on myself in mirror moments that reveal my growth. Though my external voice was stripped away for so long, my internal dialogue has transformed, and now when I stand before the mirror, I love the reflection staring back at me. It took finding my voice both inside and out to embrace these me moments, and I warmly invite you to return next season to continue this path together, discovering your own voice amid the chaos. I’m Talkin To You , Im Talkin Me Too.

Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it felt

A reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.

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In this episode, I recount opening the door to sheriff’s officers as a child, facing eviction. We sat on the curb, desperately waiting for help.Later we moved to a dissembled community in Chicago.My mom’s absence left me vulnerable, sent to the store where a man preyed on me, starting with “help in the back” and escalating to touching my feet, lifting my shirt, dropping my pants. I froze, lost my voice, wearing baggy clothes to hide, rejecting pink for black, overwhelmed by touch. Signs went unseen, my mom ,a mother of four by the time she was 21, my siblings lost in their lives. I reflect on the lasting scars, disconnecting healthy touch from predatory, only finding safety with my kids. I wonder how many girls he targeted, how he knew my mom wasn’t around. No answers needed anymore, I stay away, listen to my intuition’s warnings. I’m Talkin To You , Im Talkin Me Too.

Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it felt

A reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.

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In this episode, I confront the anger that consumed me after giving birth, staring in the mirror at a woman who felt weak for not saying no , risking her baby’s life. I reflect on the mental escape during abuse, the silence that let him get away with it, and the shame of keeping peace. Through tears, I unpack pretending hurt was anger, fearing vulnerability in a world with no room for pain. I share how reading and driving over a bridge to meet Charlamagne tha God, sparked my escape. He said just start, mess up, and learn, so I did, vowing to surround myself with mirrors that reflect my worth. No more suppression, just the messy truth of waging war on weakness. I’m Talkin To You , Im Talkin Me Too.

Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it felt

A reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.

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