In this special Christmas Eve episode, I sit down with my cousin, Sarah Rogers, for a heartfelt conversation about her journey through love, loss, and transformation. From navigating her twenties to finding her footing in her thirties, Sarah shares candidly about the lessons she's learned along the way. ⁠Subscribe to the newsletter⁠ We dive into everything: the fears of following love across continents, the truth about situationships, and the complexities of cross-cultural marriages. Sarah opens up about her life in Cambodia, teaching English during monsoon season, and the surprising joys of solo travel in Vietnam. She also bravely reflects on her experience with emotional abuse, the strength it took to file for divorce, and the pride of rebuilding her life at 25. And just when she thought love might be out of reach, she found something beautiful: the power of being truly known and loved. If you're in your twenties or thirties and feeling the weight of relationships, grief, or the search for 'the one,' this episode will speak to you. Sarah's story is a testament to resilience, growth, and the kind of love we all deserve. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:10 20s vs. 30s 3:35 Following boyfriends + affording a home 8:50 University vs. college 14:20 First loves + fear of being alone 18:00 The truth about situationships 22:22 Childhood love + the male gaze 27:00 Moving to Cambodia, leading tour groups, and solo traveling in Vietnam 33:09 Teaching English in Cambodia + monsoon season 36:00 Cross-cultural relationships + traditional roles 41:06 Getting married + moving to Canada 46:05 Filing for divorce + proud moments 47:12 Navigating complex grief, emotional abuse + living with her sister at 25 51:42 Dating in the pandemic, online dating + finding true love 1:03:00 To be known is to be loved + finding “the one” 1:09:00 Outro Call to Action: If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to share it with a friend, download for later, and subscribe to The Twenties Detox podcast for more conversations that inspire growth and self-discovery. Wishing you all love and warmth this holiday season ❤️

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