Why Living Near Your Kids Can Steal Your Soul
The 12 Daily Lies Stoics Break to Reclaim Your Will
Living closer to family can feel like the most loving decision - and quietly become the thing that empties you. This episode uses one man's slow erosion of self to ask: can proximity replace being chosen, or does it risk costing you who you are?
In this episode, we follow Manuel's retirement move to be near his children, the small changes that turned warmth into obligation, and a conversation with an old friend that reframes what true belonging requires. Which choice actually protects your wellbeing: arranging proximity or building a life…
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