Happily Abandoned

Drowning in Self-Doubt: The Sadness and Blame of Abandonment

Migdalia Season 1 Episode 5

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The sadness stage of abandonment hits differently—it’s not just grief, it’s self-doubt creeping in, convincing you that you were the problem. Was I not enough? Did I push them away? Could I have done something differently?

In this episode of Happily Abandoned, we’re unpacking the weight of sadness, self-blame, and the mental spiral that follows abandonment. Why do we turn pain inward? How do we stop carrying the blame for someone else’s choices? And most importantly—how do we start believing in ourselves again?

💬 If you’ve ever felt consumed by sadness and self-doubt after someone left, this episode is for you.

🎧 Press play and start letting go of the blame.

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