# EP 13: Maria & Madge: Reconnecting – Episode 2: Let’s Talk About Our Forgiveness and Understanding

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Podcast: [Breaking Cycles with Maria](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-up-with-toxicity-6618238)
Published: 2025-10-16T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://breaking-up-with-toxicity.captivate.fm
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Duration seconds: 1570

## Resource

Last week, we started closing the 19-year gap in our friendship. The conversation went deep—maybe a little off track—but it took us exactly where we needed to go. This week, we’re circling back to some of those moments that needed more space… the ones that deserve understanding, forgiveness, and maybe even a little closure. We also cleared the air about something that hurt both of us in the past—because real friendship means being honest, even when it’s uncomfortable. And no, we still didn’t make it to The Cheesecake Factory this time either… so I guess that dinner has officially become our cliffhanger.  Join us as we keep it real—talking friendship, healing, and what it means to truly reconnect after years apart.

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