Java & Joy
26. Self-Love Isn’t Selfish: Why It’s the Foundation of Every Relationship
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Most women are taught early that love comes when we give—and approval comes when we sacrifice. Helpful, strong, selfless… but quietly punished for being needy, honest, or tired. That pattern doesn’t disappear—it follows us into adulthood, leaving us exhausted, overgiving, and disconnected from ourselves. In this episode, we’ll explore:
💛 Why self-abandonment is survival, not love, and how it…