Watch: The SHE Word Tackles Friendship Guilt, Loneliness And The Struggle To Reach Out
In the latest episode of The SHE Word, Trudy delves into a topic that often gets overlooked, friendship, and this time, the conversation hits especially hard.
While many of us talk about relationships, family, or careers, this week’s episode unpacks the underestimated value of platonic bonds. And Denise Kim Gafa didn’t hold back.
“I’m not going to say I don’t have any friends, I have loads. But that’s the problem,” Denise admits in a raw, honest moment during the discussion.
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“I don’t invest in any of them. I don’t nurture my friendships… so when I’m alone on the weekend and I need support, I don’t turn to any of them.”
Joined by Chelsea Bagnall and Melissa Speigner, the group explores what it means to be a friend, and more importantly, what it means to actually feel like you can reach out when you need someone.
The conversation also touches on how life stages, romantic relationships, work, and even neurodivergence can affect how people form and maintain friendships.
Denise reflects: “I love people, but I love them for a moment. Then I move on… That’s where my ADHD comes in. I just hop on to the next thing or friend or work.”
This episode dives into the reality of drifting friendships, the guilt that follows, and the internal battle of not wanting to feel like a burden.
If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your own circle or wondered why friendship gets pushed to the back burner, this episode will hit home.
Watch the full episode below:
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