One of the most painful things many of us learn is how to abandon ourselves in order to be loved. We talk a lot about heartbreak in romantic relationships, but some of our deepest wounds come from the moments we ignore our instincts, explain away what doesn't feel right, or stay connected to people and situations that require us to betray ourselves. In this week's episode of languageoflovepodcast I sit down with janegreenauthor the bestselling novelist whose books have captivated readers for decades. Now, in her first memoir, she turns the lens on her own life and the experiences that shaped her. Our conversation explores friendship, loneliness, belonging, and the lifelong process of becoming more fully yourself. We talk about how childhood experiences influence the relationships we choose, why friendship can affect our well-being as deeply as family, and what loneliness may be trying to teach us. Jane shares candidly about the ways we lose ourselves while trying to fit in, suc...