<p>If you're a bird, I... don't necessarily have to be a bird! In this episode, Sydney is joined by Julia Saladino of <a href="//womenslaw.org">WomensLaw</a> to unpack Allie and Noah's relationship in the "classic romance" The Notebook. Spoiler alert: this passionate affair isn't as great as your 13-year-old self may remember.</p>

Speaking Kindly to Your Past Self

The (surprisingly funny) podcast about relationship abuse. Love is Not starts the difficult conversation around relationship abuse: what it’s like, why it happens, and the impact it has. With compassion, humor, and educational resources, this podcast brings together survivors, friends, and experts to heal from the trauma of all types of relationship abuse and learn how to prevent it in the future. We are creating a crucial learning opportunity that society has continually overlooked. Follow along with us on social at @loveisnotpod on Instagram and Twitter and Facebook.com/loveisnotpod.