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Brutally Me is your podcast where raw honesty meets real-life experience — no filters, no fluff, and definitely no pretending. It’s me, talking my sh*t and telling my truth, unfiltered and unapologetic.


I’ll be diving into the messiness of being human through my life experience.
This isn’t your polished self-help podcast. It’s vulnerable, loud, uncomfortable, and sometimes a little chaotic — but always real. Expect hot takes, life lessons, and unfiltered debates on the things people are too scared to talk about.


If you’re tired of curated perfection and ready for something honest — brutally honest — then welcome to Brutally Me.


You can follow me on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst
For any questions or if you want to be Brutally You and contact me: brutallymepdcst@gmail.com (mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com)

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I’ll be diving into the messiness of being human through my life experience.
This isn’t your polished self-help podcast. It’s vulnerable, loud, uncomfortable, and sometimes a little chaotic — but always real. Expect hot takes, life lessons, and unfiltered debates on the things people are too scared to talk about.


If you’re tired of curated perfection and ready for something honest — brutally honest — then welcome to Brutally Me.


You can follow me on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst
For any questions or if you want to be Brutally You and contact me: brutallymepdcst@gmail.com (mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com)

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I’ll be diving into the messiness of being human through my life experience.
This isn’t your polished self-help podcast. It’s vulnerable, loud, uncomfortable, and sometimes a little chaotic — but always real. Expect hot takes, life lessons, and unfiltered debates on the things people are too scared to talk about.


If you’re tired of curated perfection and ready for something honest — brutally honest — then welcome to Brutally Me.


You can follow me on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst
For any questions or if you want to be Brutally You and contact me: brutallymepdcst@gmail.com (mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com)

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What's really stopping you from starting?


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Being the eldest daughter isn’t a birth order; it’s an unpaid internship that never ends.


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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Ever feel like your brain is actively working against your glow-up? 🤡</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we’re exposing the science of self-sabotage. It turns out your brain doesn’t actually want you to be "happy", it just wants you to stay in your comfort zone where it’s safe. </p><p>We’re breaking down why your "lizard brain" is a stage-five clinger to your old habits and why being <b>delulu</b> is actually the most scientific way to rewire your identity.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoyed this? Rate us 5 stars and share with your most "delulu" friend. ✨</p><p>Let's chat on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst</p><p>For any questions or if you want to be Brutally You and contact me: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com">brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever feel like your brain is actively working against your glow-up? 🤡</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we’re exposing the science of self-sabotage. It turns out your brain doesn’t actually want you to be "happy", it just wants you to stay in your comfort zone where it’s safe. </p><p>We’re breaking down why your "lizard brain" is a stage-five clinger to your old habits and why being <b>delulu</b> is actually the most scientific way to rewire your identity.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoyed this? Rate us 5 stars and share with your most "delulu" friend. ✨</p><p>Let's chat on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst</p><p>For any questions or if you want to be Brutally You and contact me: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com">brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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Ever feel like your brain is actively working against your glow-up? 🤡


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                <description><![CDATA[<p><b>If I stop doing the work and the friendship dies… it was already dead. I was just the only one performing CPR.</b></p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to 2026. This year, we aren’t just setting boundaries; we’re auditing our inner circles. In this episode of <em>Brutally Me</em>, we’re diving into the <b>"Let Them" Theory</b> - a radical approach to self-respect that requires you to stop chasing, stop over-explaining, and stop doing 70% of the work for people only giving you 30%.</p><p>I’m getting honest about the exhaustion of one-sided friendships and the moment I realized that "being a good friend" was actually a form of self-disrespect. If you’re tired of being a "Professional Maintainer" for people who treat you like an option, this episode is your survival guide.</p><p><br></p><p>If this topic resonates with you, let's chat on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst</p><p>For any questions or if you want to be Brutally You and contact me: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com">brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>If I stop doing the work and the friendship dies… it was already dead. I was just the only one performing CPR.</b></p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to 2026. This year, we aren’t just setting boundaries; we’re auditing our inner circles. In this episode of <em>Brutally Me</em>, we’re diving into the <b>"Let Them" Theory</b> - a radical approach to self-respect that requires you to stop chasing, stop over-explaining, and stop doing 70% of the work for people only giving you 30%.</p><p>I’m getting honest about the exhaustion of one-sided friendships and the moment I realized that "being a good friend" was actually a form of self-disrespect. If you’re tired of being a "Professional Maintainer" for people who treat you like an option, this episode is your survival guide.</p><p><br></p><p>If this topic resonates with you, let's chat on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst</p><p>For any questions or if you want to be Brutally You and contact me: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com">brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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If I stop doing the work and the friendship dies… it was already dead. I was just the only one performing CPR.


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                <description><![CDATA[<p><b>2026, Here I Am</b></p><p>In this episode, I’m stepping into 2026 with intention, honesty, and clarity. No pressure, no unrealistic resolutions : just real goals that align with who I’m becoming.</p><p><br></p><p>I talk about what I want to build, what I want to protect, and what I’m consciously leaving behind. This is about choosing peace over performance, alignment over hustle, and growth that feels true instead of forced.</p><p>If you’re entering 2026 wanting to move differently: softer, slower, and more intentionally, this episode is for you!!</p><p><br></p><p>If this topic resonates with you, let's chat on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst</p><p>For any questions or if you want to be Brutally You and contact me: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com">brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Here I am. Ready, grounded, and unapologetically me 🤍✨</p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>2026, Here I Am</b></p><p>In this episode, I’m stepping into 2026 with intention, honesty, and clarity. No pressure, no unrealistic resolutions : just real goals that align with who I’m becoming.</p><p><br></p><p>I talk about what I want to build, what I want to protect, and what I’m consciously leaving behind. This is about choosing peace over performance, alignment over hustle, and growth that feels true instead of forced.</p><p>If you’re entering 2026 wanting to move differently: softer, slower, and more intentionally, this episode is for you!!</p><p><br></p><p>If this topic resonates with you, let's chat on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst</p><p>For any questions or if you want to be Brutally You and contact me: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com">brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Here I am. Ready, grounded, and unapologetically me 🤍✨</p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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2026, Here I Am
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Helllooooo and welcome back to brutally me!!! Today’s episode is a special one because I’m joined by <b>Joe</b> for an honest, free-flowing conversation. No script, no perfect answers, just two friends trying to make sense of life in real time.<br>If you’ve been feeling a little lost, reflective, or just in need of a relatable conversation, this episode is for you</p><p><br></p><p>If this topic resonates with you, let's chat on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst</p><p>For any questions or if you want to be Brutally You and contact me: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com">brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today’s episode, I sit with myself and look back at the year with five simple but brutally honest questions. No filters, no pretending, just me unpacking the lessons, the blessings, and the growth that shaped my 2025.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling the need to reset, reevaluate, or reclaim your energy before stepping into a new chapter, this episode is your invitation to do the same.</p><p>Let’s close this year with intention and start the next one with clarity. ✨</p><p><br></p><p>If this topic resonates with you, let's chat on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst</p><p>For any questions or if you want to be Brutally You and contact me: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com">brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Today we have a very special episode with some quality guests, this episode is gonna be in french. 🇫🇷 </p><p><br></p><p>Est-ce qu’on romantise trop le respect ?</p><p><br></p><p>Parce qu’en 2025, un homme qui t’envoie un message pour savoir si t’es bien rentrée, c’est perçu comme exceptionnel alors que c’est… le strict minimum. J’ai l’impression qu’on a tellement été habituées à recevoir le strict minimum qu’on confond politesse et romantisme.</p><p><br></p><p>Je vous laisse avec l'épisode, n'hésitez pas à mes rejoindre sur instagram : @brutally_me_pdcst.<br>Vous pouvez également me contacter à l'adresse suivante : <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com"><u>brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</u></a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today we have a very special episode with some quality guests, this episode is gonna be in french. 🇫🇷 </p><p><br></p><p>Est-ce qu’on romantise trop le respect ?</p><p><br></p><p>Parce qu’en 2025, un homme qui t’envoie un message pour savoir si t’es bien rentrée, c’est perçu comme exceptionnel alors que c’est… le strict minimum. J’ai l’impression qu’on a tellement été habituées à recevoir le strict minimum qu’on confond politesse et romantisme.</p><p><br></p><p>Je vous laisse avec l'épisode, n'hésitez pas à mes rejoindre sur instagram : @brutally_me_pdcst.<br>Vous pouvez également me contacter à l'adresse suivante : <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com"><u>brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</u></a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Today we have a very special episode with some quality guests, this episode is gonna be in french. 🇫🇷 


Est-ce qu’on romantise trop le respect ?


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                <title>In my head #2 (winter arc, christmas cards, frienships..)</title>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the unfiltered chaos happening in my brain lately. Sometimes the best conversations happen when we stop planning and just speak from the heart.</p><p><br></p><p>If this topic resonnates with you leave 5 stars, share and don't forget to follow me on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst.<br>For any questions or contact for brutal reviews or stories of yours: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com"><u>brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</u></a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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Welcome to the unfiltered chaos happening in my brain lately. Sometimes the best conversations happen when we stop planning and just speak from the heart.


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                <title>Boundaries are part of healing</title>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Healing isn’t about being unbothered or endlessly patient, it’s about protecting your peace. In this episode we talk about some of the key steps of the healing journey.</p><p><br></p><p>If this topic resonnates with you leave 5 stars, share and don't forget to follow me on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst.<br>For any questions or contact for brutal reviews or stories of yours: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com"><u>brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</u></a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:04:53 +0000</pubDate>
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Healing isn’t about being unbothered or endlessly patient, it’s about protecting your peace. In this episode we talk about some of the key steps of the healing journey.


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                <title>Dear white People: reverse racism isn’t real (Replay)</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Let me say it one more time for the people in the back: <b>white people can experience bias. </b>They can feel excluded, hurt, or uncomfortable. But that is not racism.</p><p>Racism is a structure — not a mood.</p><p>And when you confuse the two, you not only discredit real oppression — you center yourself in a conversation that isn’t about you.</p><p><br></p><p>If this topic resonnates with you leave 5 stars, share and don't forget to follow me on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst.<br>For any questions or contact for brutal reviews or stories of yours: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com"><u>brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</u></a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let me say it one more time for the people in the back: <b>white people can experience bias. </b>They can feel excluded, hurt, or uncomfortable. But that is not racism.</p><p>Racism is a structure — not a mood.</p><p>And when you confuse the two, you not only discredit real oppression — you center yourself in a conversation that isn’t about you.</p><p><br></p><p>If this topic resonnates with you leave 5 stars, share and don't forget to follow me on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst.<br>For any questions or contact for brutal reviews or stories of yours: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com"><u>brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</u></a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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Let me say it one more time for the people in the back: white people can experience bias. They can feel excluded, hurt, or uncomfortable. But that is not racism.
Racism is a structure — not a mood.
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                <title>How to be lonely and lose your mind: step 1 move to Germany (Replay)</title>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to Brutally me, in this episode we will deal with one of the hardest moments I've experienced when I lived in Germany and the things that helped me grow during that period of loneliness.</p><p><br></p><p>If this topic resonnates with you leave 5 stars, share and don't forget to follow me on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst.<br>For any questions or contact for brutal reviews or stories of yours: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com"><u>brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</u></a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title>Adulthood aka the biggest scam ever (Replay)</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the very first episode of <em>Brutally Me</em>. I’m your host Marie and this is the space where I keep it all the way real. No filters, no fluff, just my brutally honest take on the chaos of life and everything in between.</p><p>And today, we’re starting strong. Real strong.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re talking about <b>adulthood</b> — aka, the biggest scam I’ve ever signed up for… and I didn’t even get to read the fine print. We all <em>never agreed to it but somehow ended up in.</em></p><p><br></p><p>If this topic resonnates with you leave 5 stars, share and don't forget to follow me on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst.<br>For any questions or contact for brutal reviews or stories of yours: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com"><u>brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</u></a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the very first episode of <em>Brutally Me</em>. I’m your host Marie and this is the space where I keep it all the way real. No filters, no fluff, just my brutally honest take on the chaos of life and everything in between.</p><p>And today, we’re starting strong. Real strong.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re talking about <b>adulthood</b> — aka, the biggest scam I’ve ever signed up for… and I didn’t even get to read the fine print. We all <em>never agreed to it but somehow ended up in.</em></p><p><br></p><p>If this topic resonnates with you leave 5 stars, share and don't forget to follow me on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst.<br>For any questions or contact for brutal reviews or stories of yours: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com"><u>brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</u></a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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Welcome to the very first episode of Brutally Me. I’m your host Marie and this is the space where I keep it all the way real. No filters, no fluff, just my brutally honest take on the chaos of life and everything in between.
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                <title>GenZ Madagasikara - in 2025, we’re not just asking — we’re demanding</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>We need power. We need water. Not just for lights or phones — we need them for dignity.<br>And when the government says ‘we’re working on it’ but every night you still sit in darkness, you stop believing.<br>That disbelief turns into anger. Into protest. Into hope. Because we don’t just protest because we’re angry — we protest because we believe things <em>can</em> be different.<br>And I believe they <em>must</em> be.</p><p><br></p><p>Today is a bit special, the episode will be in french because I want to use my voice and give sisibility to the GenZ Madagascar movement that is leading a revolution for a better future in Madagascar.</p><p><br></p><p>If this topic resonnates with you leave 5 stars, share and don't forget to follow me on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst.<br>For any questions or contact for brutal reviews or stories of yours: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com">brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>#GenZmadagascar</p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We need power. We need water. Not just for lights or phones — we need them for dignity.<br>And when the government says ‘we’re working on it’ but every night you still sit in darkness, you stop believing.<br>That disbelief turns into anger. Into protest. Into hope. Because we don’t just protest because we’re angry — we protest because we believe things <em>can</em> be different.<br>And I believe they <em>must</em> be.</p><p><br></p><p>Today is a bit special, the episode will be in french because I want to use my voice and give sisibility to the GenZ Madagascar movement that is leading a revolution for a better future in Madagascar.</p><p><br></p><p>If this topic resonnates with you leave 5 stars, share and don't forget to follow me on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst.<br>For any questions or contact for brutal reviews or stories of yours: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com">brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>#GenZmadagascar</p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:54:26 +0000</pubDate>
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We need power. We need water. Not just for lights or phones — we need them for dignity.
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>The world will always try to rush us. But we don’t owe it anything.</p><p>We owe <em>ourselves</em> softness.</p><p>If this topic resonnates with you leave 5 stars, share and don't forget to follow me on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst.<br>For any questions or contact for brutal reviews or stories of yours: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com">brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The world will always try to rush us. But we don’t owe it anything.</p><p>We owe <em>ourselves</em> softness.</p><p>If this topic resonnates with you leave 5 stars, share and don't forget to follow me on instagram: @brutally_me_pdcst.<br>For any questions or contact for brutal reviews or stories of yours: <a href="mailto:brutallymepdcst@gmail.com">brutallymepdcst@gmail.com</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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The world will always try to rush us. But we don’t owe it anything.
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