Episode
EP 12: Reconnecting Chapters: Maria & Madge – 19 Years Apart. One Dinner. Endless Stories.
- Podcast
- Breaking Cycles with Maria
- Published
- Oct 9, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 949
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- https://breaking-up-with-toxicity.captivate.fm
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Summary
After 19 years on separate paths, lifelong friends Maria and Madge finally reconnected in late August. What was meant to be a simple dinner turned into something much deeper—laughter, nostalgia, unexpected truths, and conversations that touched a nerve. I felt that in our first episode, it touched on some wounds we needed to understand so we could move ahead. This first episode is just the beginning. We only scratched the surface, yet even the little we shared reminded us how distance and time never erase the bond of real friendship. In this series, we’ll open up about the lives we’ve built apart: the lessons, the struggles, the wins, and the surprises that shaped us. From memories of our early years to realizations in adulthood, each conversation is a chance to explore how friendships grow, stretch, and still hold strong. Join us as we continue these honest, heartfelt talks—because reconnecting isn’t just about looking back. It’s about seeing each other clearly now, growing together, and celebrating the journey that still lies ahead.