EPISODE · Jul 25, 2025 · 21 MIN
This Is Me Trying (For Real)
from This Version Of Me · host Drayia Starks
In this episode, I open up about the weight of distance, the pressure of unspoken expectations, and learning to ask for patience, both from others and myself. I get real about being a crybaby sometimes (and why that’s okay), the power in finally speaking up when I’m uncomfortable, and how my man’s patience helps me feel safe to grow.I talk about my journey from being a teen mom, navigating high school during COVID, figuring out friendships in my 20s, and feeling like I’ve lost myself while still trying my best. This one is personal. From work struggles and employer benefits to emotional breakthroughs, I let it all out. If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding it together while healing, this one’s for you.
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In this episode, I open up about the weight of distance, the pressure of unspoken expectations, and learning to ask for patience, both from others and myself. I get real about being a crybaby sometimes (and why that’s okay), the power in finally speaking up when I’m uncomfortable, and how my man’s patience helps me feel safe to grow.I talk about my journey from being a teen mom, navigating high school during COVID, figuring out friendships in my 20s, and feeling like I’ve lost myself while still trying my best. This one is personal. From work struggles and employer benefits to emotional breakthroughs, I let it all out. If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding it together while healing, this one’s for you.
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