I Told My Friend I Was in Love with Her, Then She Told Everyone

Esther speaks with a young man whose confession of love for a close
friend sets off a chain reaction he never expected. After exposing
his love, his secret is out, his five-year relationship ends, and
his friend group begins to fracture. He is now navigating
heartbreak, betrayal, embarrassment, and what feels like the loss
of his village. Esther helps him examine the deeper patterns
beneath the chaos. Esther Callings are a one time, 45-60 minute
interventional phone call with Esther. They are edited for time,
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