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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 22 MIN

POV: I decided to let them!

from Brutally Me · host Marie Alain

If I stop doing the work and the friendship dies… it was already dead. I was just the only one performing CPR.Welcome to 2026. This year, we aren’t just setting boundaries; we’re auditing our inner circles. In this episode of Brutally Me, we’re diving into the "Let Them" Theory - a radical approach to self-respect that requires you to stop chasing, stop over-explaining, and stop doing 70% of the work for people only giving you 30%.I’m getting honest about the exhaustion of one-sided friendships and the moment I realized that "being a good friend" was actually a form of self-disrespect. If you’re tired of being a "Professional Maintainer" for people who treat you like an option, this episode is your survival guide.If this topic resonates with you, let's chat on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcstFor any questions or if you want to be Brutally You and contact me: [email protected] on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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If I stop doing the work and the friendship dies… it was already dead. I was just the only one performing CPR.Welcome to 2026. This year, we aren’t just setting boundaries; we’re auditing our inner circles. In this episode of Brutally Me, we’re...

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