Desiree's father passed away from cancer about a year ago, but in recent months, her mom has joined multiple dating apps and started going on several dates a week. Desiree understands that everyone grieves differently and knows her mom has been lonely, but she can't shake the feeling that her mother is moving on too quickly. Seeing her get excited about the attention she's receiving from strangers has left Desiree feeling hurt, conflicted, and even betrayed. At the same time, she genuinely wants her mom to be happy. Now she's turning to Sarah and the crew for help sorting through these complicated emotions.

In our second session, Phoebe married young and spent 16 years with her ex-husband, Ryan. Four years after their divorce, Ryan suffered a serious medical emergency—and Phoebe was still listed as his emergency contact. Seeing him in the hospital brought a flood of old feelings rushing back, and the two have since resumed contact. The complication? Phoebe is now engaged to Greg. As her connection with Ryan deepens, she finds herself torn between a past love she thought was behind her and the future she's built with her fiancé. Unsure where her heart truly belongs, Phoebe is searching for a way forward without hurting the people she cares about.

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