In this episode, Lex does some independent "parts work" regarding their communication patterns with their partner.

TW: Childhood sexual assault (CSA) and grooming mention at 21:50.

Resources for this episode:

• 😭 Machismo Definition
• 😭 Paper on Machismo and Negative Cognitive Emotional Factors

These resources are for listeners in the US:

• 😭⁠⁠ Suicide Prevention Hotline⁠⁠: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, call or text
• 😭⁠⁠ Crisis Text Line⁠⁠: Text HOME to 741741
• 😭⁠⁠ NAMI National Warmlines⁠⁠ (text lines and phone lines; not for crisis)
• 😭⁠⁠ RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline⁠⁠: 800-656-4673 (HOPE)
• 😭 LBTQIA+ Support:⁠⁠ The Trevor Project⁠⁠
• 😭⁠⁠ Resources for Undocumented Immigrants and Families⁠⁠
• 😭⁠⁠ Mental Health Resources for Black communities⁠⁠
• 😭⁠⁠ Inclusive Therapists⁠⁠
• 😭⁠⁠ Resources for Gun Safety⁠⁠
• 😭⁠⁠ Resources for Reproductive Rights⁠⁠
• 😭⁠⁠ National Eating Disorders Association resources⁠⁠, text NEDA to 741741 for crisis help. Hours for phone and text lines at link

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