In this video, I dive into the tender, complex dance of partnership and how relationships can be a powerful space for healing-without falling into the trap of becoming your partner’s therapist.
I explore what it means to hold space for someone you love while staying rooted in your own boundaries. How can we show up with empathy, reassurance, and care while still knowing that everyone is responsible for their own inner work?
But I also touch on the shadow side of saying, “I’m not your therapist,” especially when my partner is in deep pain. Sometimes, I’ve noticed that this statement can act as a shield, keeping me from meeting my partner in their vulnerability and offering the healing power of presence. True intimacy, I’ve found, is about sitting with each other’s struggles-not to fix, but to witness, hold, and love through it all.
This is a reflection on the balance between boundaries and compassion, and how relationships can become a sanctuary for growth and soul-deep healing. I share how I’ve navigated this fine line in my own partnerships and what I’ve learned about creating a relationship where both people can thrive.
Join me as I share the lessons, challenges, and magic of showing up for love in its fullest, rawest form.