What happens when the people you expect to love you… don’t? 💔This week, the cousins are talking about strained family ties, broken expectations, and learning to create love beyond bloodlines.✨ Join us for real conversations, healing truths, and practical steps toward protecting your peace while building authentic connections.

In this episode of What Happens Outside of Love, Dr. LaQuita Parks, Diontrise Blake, and Shanita Dawson-Ugwuoke open up about the hidden struggles people face when love feels distant or absent. Together, they explore the quiet battles that take place in the mind and heart—battles that often go unnoticed by the outside world.From the unspoken pain of feeling unseen in family relationships, to the loneliness that creeps in when affection is withheld, this conversation shines a light on the ways silence, neglect, and misunderstanding can wound just as deeply as words. The hosts discuss how these silent battles affect self-worth, trust, and the ability to give or receive love, while also offering hope for healing and restoration.Tune in for an honest and heartfelt dialogue that reminds us: even in silence, our stories matter—and learning to name our battles is the first step toward reclaiming love.

In this episode, Dr. LaQuita Parks, Diontrise Blake, and Shanita Dawson-Ugwuoke dive into the topic: “Love’s Disguises – When It Looks Like Love but Isn’t.” 💔❤️We’ll share real stories, explore how “love” can sometimes be mistaken for control, conditions, or attention, and reflect on what true love really looks like. Expect laughter, honesty, and heartfelt moments as the cousins get real about family, relationships, and life outside of love.