The new podcast season of *Tot Onze Grote Spijt* sheds light on heartfelt regrets and missed moments. This compelling series explores the stories of people who wish they had spoken up, with a focus on love and loss. On 2025-08-22 18:40:00, listeners can tune in to hear Kim’s emotional account of caring for her terminally ill partner, Wim.
- Kim cared for Wim as caregiver
- Wim was incurably ill for years
- Kim regrets not fulfilling one wish
- Wim asked to be intimate again
- Podcast explores people’s regrets and silence
- Listen via Nieuwsblad app and channel
Kim and Wim’s story resonates deeply in Belgium, where many face the challenges of long-term caregiving. Their relationship was marked by complementary strengths—his action, her emotion—but also by unspoken desires. Kim now reflects on the one moment she wishes she had seized: responding to Wim’s text with “Now!”
What does this story teach US about communication in relationships? How often do we hesitate to express our true feelings? *Tot Onze Grote Spijt* invites listeners to confront these questions and find comfort in shared human experiences.
Why do some regrets linger longer than others? Kim’s story shows how small missed chances can weigh heavily, especially in caregiving contexts. It raises important reflections:
- Caregiving often prioritises others’ needs, sometimes at the expense of personal desires.
- Open communication can prevent lasting regrets in close relationships.
- Sharing stories helps reduce isolation for Belgium’s many informal carers.
As *Tot Onze Grote Spijt* continues, Belgian audiences are encouraged to listen, reflect, and perhaps find courage to say what truly matters before it’s too late. How will you choose to express yourself today?
