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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 23 MIN

The Art of Staying: Unlearning Self-Abandonment and How Being Present Helps Us Feel Seen

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What happens when we hide from ourselves?In this episode, we learn about the ways we self-abandon, and how the art of staying can help us feel seen. We discuss:Why we self-abandon and self-neglectOffering ourselves grace for how we’ve let ourselves downHow to connect the dots behind why we hide from ourselvesHow self-hiding perpetuates the very patterns we want to be free fromAnd how to begin grounding and building emotional muscle to practice the art of stayingEnjoyed the episode? Subscribe, like, share, and stay tuned for more!Keep the conversation going on our Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/blackgirlseen⁠⁠Never miss an episode by subscribing to the Seen Sunday newsletter:⁠ ⁠https://blackgirlseen.myflodesk.com/seensunday⁠⁠Find resources and support:⁠ ⁠www.blackgirlseen.com/support⁠⁠Find suggested readings from the podcast here: ⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/blackgirlseen⁠Learn more on our website:⁠ ⁠www.blackgirlseen.com⁠

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