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My abusive ex wants me to sit next to him at our child’s wedding

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My abusive ex wants me to sit next to him at our child’s wedding
My abusive ex wants me to sit next to him at our child’s wedding
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My abusive ex wants me to sit next to him at our child’s wedding
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A mom doesn’t want to sit next to her abusive ex during her child’s wedding, but doesn’t want to come across as selfish.

Is it selfish to make healthy choices that will keep you happy and safe? If you find yourself making decisions to keep others happy, it might be time to consider what that costs you in the long run.

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Filed Under: abuse, Emotional Triggers, Narcissism, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Toxic People Tagged With: I didn’t have boundaries in my marriage and now I feel selfish trying to prioritize my happiness, I don’t want my past relationship to overshadow my child’s special day, I feel pressure to sit with my ex at my child’s wedding but it feels wrong, My ex wants to control where I sit and I don’t know how to say no

How many strikes do you give someone before they’re out?

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How many strikes do you give someone before they’re out?
How many strikes do you give someone before they’re out?
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How many strikes do you give someone before they’re out?
April 16, 2023
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How many chances does someone deserve before you’ve had enough? At what point do you accept that things will never, ever change?

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Filed Under: Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Marriage, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: I can’t handle the emotional ups and downs anymore, I’m stuck in a cycle of hurt and hope, My partner says everything is fine but it’s not, My relationship doesn’t feel loving

When it’s always your fault

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When it’s always your fault
When it’s always your fault
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When it’s always your fault
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If you find yourself constantly being blamed for everything going wrong, it’s time to question whether you’re being manipulated into believing what may be a deflection. In this episode, I tackle the sometimes tricky dynamics of responsibility and blame.

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Filed Under: Dysfunction, Emotional Abuse, Lying, Manipulation, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Self-Worth Tagged With: I can’t stop feeling guilty even when I haven’t done anything wrong, I feel like everything is my fault in this relationship, I try to fix things but nothing ever changes, My partner blames me for everything and I don’t know why

When you’re “on” too much for others but not enough for yourself

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When you’re “on” too much for others but not enough for yourself
When you’re “on” too much for others but not enough for yourself
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When you’re “on” too much for others but not enough for yourself
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When you’re always “on,” it means you put on your game face in every interaction with others. It’s like being in customer service and having to smile at every single customer that walks in the door.

Do this all day and you’ll probably want to crawl inside your shell when you get home. In this episode, I talk about what this is like from celebrities to baristas to anyone that feels like they need to be “on” all the time.

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Filed Under: Insecurity, People Pleaser, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Resentment Tagged With: I don’t feel worthy of love because of my mom’s behavior, I want to change but I don’t know how, My partner says everything is fine but it’s not, My relationship doesn’t feel loving

Where do you look when you believe “this” is all there is?

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Where do you look when you believe “this” is all there is?
Where do you look when you believe “this” is all there is?
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Where do you look when you believe “this” is all there is?
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How deep do you have to dig in order to figure out who you are? What does it take to respond to the world from that deeper, authentic place inside of you?

It can be a spiritual journey for some, but there are practical methods to understand yourself at the deepest level, too. 

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Filed Under: Beliefs, Depression, Emotional Healing, Finding peace, Loneliness, Mindfulness, Overwhelm, Podcast Episode, Suffering, Thinking

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