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The Quiet Sting of Outpacing: How to Hold Space When a Friend Leaps Ahead | The Friendship Room
In this episode of The Friendship Room, host Evelyn Frazier explores the complex and often unspoken emotion of outpacing—a specific type of envy that arises when a close friend achieves a milestone before you do. This conversation is designed for anyone who has ever felt a hollow ache or a 'quiet sting' when hearing news of a peer’s success, whether it involves career advancements, business launches, or major life changes like marriage or parenthood. We dive deep into why these feelings are not only normal but human, dismantling the shame that often accompanies them and offering a…
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