SCOUT· 38%10m·2026-09-22·Relationships#282: How to Forgive Yourself for Pushing Someone Away (Ask Steph)
In today's Ask Steph episode, I'm giving advice to a listener who is feeling a lot of shame and self-blame for their role in the breakdown of a relationship, which they've come to recognise after working on themselves post-break-up. I share some thoughts on why shame and blame can be so tempting, but also how it…
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“I was pushed away. We were friends. They told me we couldn’t be friends. I went no contact three months ago. No social media, no text, no conversation. I got a bread crumb text. Responded days later with a short reply. Weeks later, I droppe…”
“Came just at the right time! Thank you so much!!”
“That was definitely something I struggled with... I am Anxious and she is Avoidant.🤦🏽♀️🤭 Thankfully, therapy and your videos have helped me to realize, we both played a part in the breakdown. I've learned so much about myself and that h…”
“yep i pushed her away when she reached out freaked me out a bit... i'm ashamed of my behaviour now i'm just wondering what might have become of it if anything could have i think i'm just not good enough i feel like i'm just some bum that sh…”
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