In this episode, I introduce a simple idea I've been thinking about called the 75/25 Rule. It's not a scientific formula, just a different way of looking at relationships and self-worth. If you've built a life where you're generally happy on your own, why would you choose a relationship that consistently leaves you feeling less fulfilled? This conversation explores why a healthy relationship should add to your life rather than become something you tolerate simply because you don't want to be alone. Sometimes the best relationship standard isn't perfection, it's asking whether your life is genuinely better together than it is apart.

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In this episode, I share my very honest thoughts about Love Island and why I struggle to watch it. While I understand it's entertainment, I can't help but question the relationship dynamics it celebrates and the messages it sends about love, self-worth, and how people should treat one another. From disrespect and emotional games to the way women are often expected to tolerate behavior they shouldn't have to, this episode explores why I think it's worth paying attention to the stories we consume and the relationship standards they quietly normalize, especially for younger viewers.

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In this episode, I revisit one of the romance novels I loved in the 1990s and was surprised by what I saw through today's lens. What once felt romantic now looked very different, filled with relationship dynamics and red flags that I barely noticed years ago. It made me wonder how the books, movies, and love stories we grew up with may have quietly shaped our expectations of relationships without us even realizing it. This conversation isn't about criticizing an old book; it's about exploring how our perspective changes with experience and why it's worth questioning the stories that taught us what love was supposed to look like.

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In this episode, I react to a video in which a famous young woman defended herself and her husband after viewers criticized footage of her carrying multiple bags while pushing a stroller as he walked behind her empty-handed. What caught my attention wasn't the video itself, but the response: "Since when did women become incapable of carrying their own bags?" It sparked a larger conversation about the difference between being capable and being supported. This episode explores why expecting partnership is not the same thing as helplessness, why many women have been conditioned to prove they can do everything on their own, and why being strong doesn't mean you should always have to carry the load alone.

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In this episode, I explore a piece of relationship advice that has been making the rounds: "Stay until you hate him." While I understand the thinking behind it, I can't help but wonder if we're aiming for the wrong destination. Do you really need to reach a place of resentment, bitterness, or emotional exhaustion before giving yourself permission to leave a relationship that isn't meeting your needs? This conversation explores the difference between leaving because you hate someone and leaving because you love yourself. Sometimes the healthiest decision isn't waiting until there's nothing left, it's recognizing your worth before you get there.

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This week, I'm revisiting a conversation from the archives that feels just as relevant today as it did when it was first recorded. Long before the podcast became From Devastated to Divorced, I sat down with a couple close friends to discuss a concept known as "kin keeping"—the often invisible work of maintaining family relationships, remembering birthdays, organizing gatherings, checking in on relatives, and carrying the emotional labor that keeps families connected. If you've ever felt like you're the one holding everything together, this conversation may resonate with you in a whole new way.

The tiktok that inspired the talk: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRTKpuP1/

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In this episode, I discuss a topic that sparks surprisingly strong opinions: child support arrears that are paid years later, sometimes after a child has already become an adult. When that money finally arrives, who was it really meant for? The child who has grown up, or the parent who spent years covering the expenses that should have been shared all along? This conversation explores the purpose of child support, the financial realities many single parents face, and why delayed support does not erase the sacrifices made along the way. As always, this episode is less about judgment and more about perspective.

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In this episode, I share a more personal and honest conversation about child support and the role it played in helping me rebuild my life after separation. I talk about the stability it created, the breathing room it gave me as a mother, and why I think it’s okay to acknowledge when support truly helped you move forward. This is not about bragging or comparing experiences, especially knowing many women struggle to receive the support they deserve. It’s simply about recognizing that being supported and being strong can exist at the same time, and that acknowledging help does not erase the hard work it still took to build a future.

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And lastly, If you would like to interact with me and share with others please join my Facebook group "Separation, Divorce & Starting Over"