Choosing Yourself After Love | Pearl in the Undertow (Letting Go & Healing)

In this episode of Backbone, Kendra Elyse shares the spoken-word poem “Pearl in the Undertow.”This piece reflects on the vulnerability of opening your heart in relationship sharing your truth and wondering whether it will be met with care or left unanswered.Through poetic reflection, this episode explores the emotional currents that arise when love, longing, and self-respect meet. It speaks to the moment of realizing your vulnerability is not being held the way you deserve and choosing yourself rather than abandoning your own worth.Like a pearl formed deep beneath the surface, this poem honors the quiet strength that emerges through emotional depth, honesty, and self-return.Backbone is a spoken-word series exploring embodiment, relationships, healing, and the wisdom held within the body.New episodes every Thursday.