rich 1.0 I survived heartbreak. I survived separation. I survived becoming a single mom. So why did one innocent suggestion about Disneyland send me into a full-blown emotional crisis? In this episode of Unicorns Do Exist, I'm sharing a realization I never expected to have: dating isn't the scary part anymore. Flirting? Fine. First dates? Easy. Butterflies? Bring them on. But the moment someone wants to be part of my son's world, my fight-or-flight response is activated. We're diving into the realities of dating as a single mom, the fear of introducing someone to your child, and why building a future with someone can feel scarier than surviving a breakup. I also explore growing up without examples of healthy blended families, learning to trust after heartbreak, and the uncomfortable question many of us avoid: Am I protecting my son... or am I protecting myself? If you've ever rebuilt your life after divorce, struggled with vulnerability, or found yourself pushing away good people because getting close feels terrifying, this episode is for you. Because sometimes healing isn't learning how to be alone. Sometimes healing is learning how to let someone stay. 🎙️ In this episode:  Dating after divorce as a single mom  When to introduce someone to your child  Fear of commitment and vulnerability  Healthy boundaries vs emotional walls  Blended families and rebuilding trust  Letting go of survival mode  Learning to receive love again Whether you're navigating single motherhood, healing from heartbreak, or wondering if you're sabotaging your own happiness, grab your coffee, your emotional support snack, and let's unpack it together. Because apparently... I survived divorce. Disneyland is what almost took me out. 🏰💀🦄 🎧 Subscribe to Unicorns Do Exist  (https://www.instagram.com/unicornsdoexistpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) for honest conversations about relationships, dating, personal growth, healing, mental health, self-discovery, motherhood, and creating a life you love after heartbreak. Unicorns Do Exist https://audioboom.com/channels/5162130-unicorns-do-exist Audioboom https://audioboom.com 480 95 https://audioboom.com/i/43704659/600x600/c 600 600 <iframe width="100%" height="95" src="https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/8918338/embed?v=202301" style="background-color: transparent; display: block; padding: 0; width: 100%" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="allowtransparency" scrolling="no" title="Audioboom player" allow="autoplay" sandbox="allow-downloads allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation"></iframe>