In this raw episode, I dive into the tangled branches of a tree rooted in my mother’s wounds. I opened my heart to someone new,a chance meeting that sparked laughter, late-night talks, and a night that felt like a fresh start. We texted, FaceTimed, and fell asleep on the phone, bridging the distance between us. I told him I liked him, but his unavailability echoed the patterns I’ve known too well: the same tree, another branch. When he returned to Chicago, we shared moments of joy—dinners, dancing, sleepovers—but his delayed goodbye and a vintage car purchase left me feeling worthless, crying, and reflecting. I’m learning to feel it all, to comb through these branches, even when it hurts. From pensive silences to speaking my frustration, I’m unpacking how my mother’s roots shape my relationships and why unavailability feels so familiar.

Attachment theory helps me trace the roots of my heart, finding clarity in the shade of my own story as I unpack why unavailability feels so familiar.

There’s no happy ending here, just the messy truth of processing pain and finding clarity. I’m talking to you, but I’m talking to 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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