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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 6 MIN

Who Did You Become For Love?

from On This Side of the Rainbow · host Amy

Send us Fan MailAt fifteen years old, I thought I was choosing a future.What I didn't realize was that I was choosing a version of myself I hoped would finally earn approval.In this week's Transformation Tuesday episode, I reflect on growing up through divorce, chasing validation, becoming who I thought others wanted me to be, and the painful realization that external approval can never replace self-acceptance.Together, we'll explore the masks we wear to belong, the identities we build around other people's expectations, and the courage it takes to return to our authentic selves.If you've ever found yourself wondering who you are beneath the roles, responsibilities, and people-pleasing tendencies you've carried for years, this conversation is for you.Because sometimes the greatest transformation isn't becoming someone new.It's finding your way back to who you've always been.✨ Reflection Question:Who did you become for love, and who are you becoming now that you're learning to love yourself?Thank you for listening and for being part of this growing community. Your stories, reflections, and shared experiences continue to remind us that none of us are walking this journey alone.Music Credit:Background music: "Cylinder Five" by Chris ZabriskieLicensed under Creative Commons.Music by Chris Zabriskie:https://chriszabriskie.com/Follow along for new episodes every week featuring conversations on healing, personal growth, mental health, spirituality, grief, self-discovery, and finding meaning in life's most challenging moments.Support the showRead More Here at www.rubyohsosweet.com 

Send us Fan Mail At fifteen years old, I thought I was choosing a future. What I didn't realize was that I was choosing a version of myself I hoped would finally earn approval. In this week's Transformation Tuesday episode, I reflect on growing up through divorce, chasing validation, becoming who I thought others wanted me to be, and the painful realization that external approval can never replace self-acceptance. Together, we'll explore the masks we wear to belong, the identities we build ar...

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