Narcissists, Gaslighters, and Cheaters, Oh My!8 Okt 2025

Written in the Cards: Emily's Story Part Three

This is the final chapter of Emily's story. It is not a sad ending.

In this episode, Emily brings us into the life she has built on the other side of everything — a partner who shows up with honesty and imperfection and genuine commitment, a relationship built on open communication and real intimacy, and, for the first time in a long time, the feeling of being truly safe.

She also talks about the terminal diagnosis. Not with fear — with clarity. Emily has found a kind of peace with her mortality that most of us spend our whole lives searching for and never quite reach. She doesn't see what's coming as a tragedy. She sees it as the next part of the story.

This episode is a meditation on love, healing, impermanence, and what it means to finally feel like your life belongs to you — even at the end of it.

We are honored beyond measure to have walked alongside Emily in telling this story. She came to us with courage, left us with grace, and changed us in ways we are still finding words for.

To Emily — thank you. From all of us, and from everyone whose life your story will touch. 💜

Narcissists, Gaslighters, & Cheaters, Oh My! — real folks, real stories, survival & healing.

Content Warning: Please listen with care. This episode includes open conversations about terminal illness, trauma, death, and end-of-life reflection.

Behk and LAH are not doctors or therapists. Nothing shared on this podcast should be taken as medical or professional advice.

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Hosts: Behk & LAH

Production & Design: LAHarden

Music: No Reason Why by Anchor

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