EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 10 MIN
I Went Outside and Immediately Regretted It (Parenting, Toddlers & Social Anxiety)
from Leave Me Alone · host Amy
I left the house.That was the first mistake.This week, what was meant to be a wholesome family walk turned into a muddy survival challenge involving aggressive rain, a feral toddler, and the realisation that “just a little loop” is a lie. Add rugby tots, social anxiety, being called “sir” by a stranger, and the crushing knowledge that parents do not get Sundays — and you’ve got Episode 6.We’re talking:why nature is not relaxing with a toddlercarrying a muddy child uphill like it’s a fitness test you didn’t train forantisocial parenting truthssame-sex couple visibility (and awkward strangers)surviving public outings when you’re introverted, anxious, and already tiredIf you’re a parent, an introvert, antisocial by choice, socially anxious, or just someone who hates unnecessary human interaction — this one’s for you.No motivation. No toxic positivity. Just stories, side quests, and unnecessary facts.🎧 New episode of Leave Me Alone — listen, follow, and then… stay inside.
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I left the house.That was the first mistake.This week, what was meant to be a wholesome family walk turned into a muddy survival challenge involving aggressive rain, a feral toddler, and the realisation that “just a little loop” is a lie. Add rugby tots, social anxiety, being called “sir” by a stranger, and the crushing knowledge that parents do not get Sundays — and you’ve got Episode 6.We’re talking:why nature is not relaxing with a toddlercarrying a muddy child uphill like it’s a fitness test you didn’t train forantisocial parenting truthssame-sex couple visibility (and awkward strangers)surviving public outings when you’re introverted, anxious, and already tiredIf you’re a parent, an introvert, antisocial by choice, socially anxious, or just someone who hates unnecessary human interaction — this one’s for you.No motivation. No toxic positivity. Just stories, side quests, and unnecessary facts.🎧 New episode of Leave Me Alone — listen, follow, and then… stay inside.
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I Went Outside and Immediately Regretted It (Parenting, Toddlers & Social Anxiety)
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