Episode 4.05: Platonic Heartbreak (Mailbag)
Tanushree, Founder and Podcaster at The Desi Condition
“Platonic love is the one we choose. That’s why it feels so devastating when we lose it.”
This episode is a throwback to a fan favorite. First published in March 2019 (pre-pandemic!) and always in TDC history's top five, this episode is a collection of stories about the heartbreak of an ending friendship. Though submissions came from across the country and around the world, somehow, the stories tie together with common themes such as mental health, family, socioeconomic status, trauma, and expectations, creating a greater narrative on heartbreak that is tragic, yet relatable.
Special thanks to Ravi (Ravi Ray Audio), who remastered the episode, and the original guests, who were willing to bravely re-open wounds to provide updates on their story years afterwards.
- Tanushree