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Illuminating the light and shadow of the human experience
REFLECTIONS ON NAVIGATING LIFE’S INNER TERRAIN
Feeling Rejected or Abandoned? Ways to Manage the Pain and Move Forward
For good reason, most people would associate abandonment issues with childhood. When a child faces neglect, loss of a parent, or inconsistent caregiving, all of these will have a clear effect. That said, it’s not as if such issues just vanish as a child grows into adulthood.
How Self-Compassion Can Transform the Way You Handle Anxiety
Self-compassion is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. It is the act of showing yourself grace, the same kindness and understanding that you would show a close friend or loved one.
People-Pleasing as a Coping Mechanism: Understanding Its Trauma Connection
People-pleasing is often seen as simply being "nice" or "helpful," but beneath its surface, it can be a deeply ingrained coping mechanism rooted in past trauma.
Codependency and Narcissism: What's the Connection?
No two relationships are exactly alike. But, as they say, opposites attract. People will often find their match in a person who is wholly different from them. Codependency and narcissism are one of those "opposites attract" types of relationships. So, what exactly is the connection between codependency and narcissism?
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