Episode 188 | Space Is Not Selfish

What happens when you look around your home—the place that’s supposed to feel safest—and quietly think, “Where do I exist in all of this?” In this deeply honest episode, we explore the spiritual and psychological roots of feeling displaced in your own home—especially after blending families, becoming a stepmother, welcoming new babies, and shifting from sovereign independence to shared life. This conversation unpacks: -- Why communal spaces can feel like erasure -- The hidden grief of losing a self-authored life -- Attachment guilt and why it flares when you claim space -- How to create a “claimed space” ritual (even in chaos) -- And why guilt isn’t proof you’re doing something wrong If you’ve ever felt invisible in a house full of people… If you love your family but miss yourself… If you crave solitude but can’t physically get it… This episode is your permission slip—and your blueprint—to belong without disappearing. You don’t need more square footage. You need authorship. Let’s talk about how to reclaim it.