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Scenario

When parasocial comfort becomes emotional dependency

Every night I fall asleep to the same true crime podcast host's voice and when she took a break from recording I had panic attacks because her voice was the only thing that made me feel not alone.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Relying on one-way relationships for emotional regulation can create vulnerability when that source becomes unavailable.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parasocial relationships?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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