# Please Stay: A Message for Anyone Who Feels Like Giving Up

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Podcast: [Her Voice Matters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-voice-matters-6655398)
Published: 2026-08-02T17:42:38+00:00
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## Resource

If you've ever felt like you don't want to be here anymore, this episode is for you. We're talking about the difference between wanting your life to end and wanting your emotional pain to end. Whether you're healing from narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, divorce, betrayal, childhood trauma, loneliness, addiction in a relationship, financial hardship, or overwhelming grief, I want you to know that you're not alone. In this episode, I share why hope can feel impossible after trauma, how your brain responds to chronic pain and heartbreak, and simple steps you can take to make it through today. Healing doesn't happen overnight- it happens one choice at a time. If you're struggling, please stay. The version of you who laughs again, feels safe again, and genuinely loves life again is still possible. In this episode, you'll learn: Why wanting the pain to end is different from wanting your life to end How trauma and heartbreak affect your mind Small steps to keep moving forward when everything feels heavy How to hold onto hope, even when you can't see it yet Why your future self is worth fighting for JOIN MY HER VOICE MATTERS ACADEMY HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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