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The conversation took a thoughtful turn as they discussed how friends play a role during tumultuous times. The guest revealed that she had held some truths back from her friends about her relationship struggles. However, meeting a new friend who embodied self-respect spurred her to confront her own issues more honestly. The validation she received from being genuine about her situation highlighted an essential truth — sometimes, the act of articulating our struggles to others is the catalyst for realizing it’s time to leave a toxic situation.