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Jun 2025
1h 8m

Zuri & Jabali - S5 | E3

Julia Gaitho
About this episode

Zuri thought she’d met the man of her dreams in a chance encounter at an immigration office. He was a gentle giant, strong, masculine and towered over her in that way that Zuri always wanted a man to do so to make her feel protected. And he spoke to her directly, with intent, in that way that made Zuri feel chosen. Their love moved fast, but to Zuri, it felt like destiny. What followed was a quiet unravelling, when charm slowly turned to control. 

This week, we explore the slow erosion of self in the name of commitment, the pressure to settle before you’re “too late,” and the silent cost of being chosen instead of choosing yourself.

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