You’ve been hurt before. Betrayed, abandoned, lied to. And now you’re in something new — but instead of feeling safe, you catch yourself waiting for it to collapse.

This episode of Sappy Hour is about how to stop dragging your past into your present. We’ll unpack why unresolved wounds make you project, how your body holds on to old betrayal, and the difference between healthy caution and self-sabotage.

Inside, I’ll break down:

• Why unresolved pain makes you project fears onto people who haven’t earned them

• The psychology of “emotional residue” and why your body still scans for danger

• How to tell healthy caution apart from destructive paranoia

• The right way to communicate your fears without making your new partner pay for your past

• How to rebuild trust — in yourself, your choices, and love itself

If you’ve ever flinched at kindness, over-analyzed texts, or waited for the other shoe to drop — this episode will help you breathe again. Your past doesn’t get to dictate your future.

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