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BONUS EPISODE: How I Learned to Leave — A Personal Essay
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- Inner Self-Confidence
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- May 19, 2026
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- 1055
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This bonus episode is a personal reading of my recent essay How I Learned to Leave , written for An Anthology of Departures, Goodbyes, and Becoming. Leaving is rarely about simply walking away. Sometimes it’s leaving relationships, places, old identities, family patterns, or versions of ourselves that no longer fit. In this deeply personal piece, I share my journey of leaving America for Australia, leaving familiarity, and learning the difference between running from your life and running toward it. Because sometimes leaving isn't abandonment. Sometimes leaving is becoming. 📰 Recent Articles: HuffPost Article https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ancestry-dna-test-mom-secret-silence_n_6a026446e4b0b1a48de8b1a1 Mamamia Article https://www.mamamia.com.au/ancestry-dna-secret-father/ 🌐 Connect with Me Online: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/katiedelimon 📘 Get my book Trust the Flames : https://www.katiedelimon.com/trust-the-flames 🔗 Inner Self Confidence: https://www.katiedelimon.com/inner-self-confidence 📞 Let’s jump on a free strategy call: https://calendly.com/katie-katiedelimon/30min 💫 Nervous System Reboot – Self-Paced Digital Program: https://www.katiedelimon.com/nervous-system-reboot