Long-term partners, Sam & Emma, are working on reconnection, clarifying their priorities, and trying to find alignment about what’s next for them after their kids move out of home.

Emma was tasked with reflecting on her needs moving forward, and to share them with Sam in this session. Sam was asked to write down tangible actions he could take to prioritise his relationship with Emma. Will these exercises bring them closer together? Or will it reveal their different visions for the future?

Listen to Part One of Emma & Sam here.

Resources (Australia-only)

• 1800RESPECT: The national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information, and support service.
• Beyond Blue: For support with anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention.
• Lifeline Australia: For 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
• Motivated Minds: Learn more about host Sarah Bays’ practice.
• Relationships Australia: A leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families, and communities.

The End Bits

• Want To Be On This Is Why We Fight? Apply here.
• Host: Sarah Bays
• Executive Producer: Naima Brown
• Studio Engineer: Lu Hill
• Audio production: Thom Lion and Jacob Round
• Production support: Leah Porges and Coco Lavigne
• Follow This Is Why We Fight on Instagram for sneak peeks and more relationship therapy content

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