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What you don’t bring up will come up

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What you don't bring up will come up
What you don't bring up will come up

If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding back in love because of past fears, it’s probably affecting your current relationship.

If you’re worried you might be hurt, you may just prevent love from reaching its fullest potential.

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Filed Under: Communication, Emotional Triggers, Fears, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Vulnerability Tagged With: Everything feels great but I'm scared to be honest, I don't know if they love me as much as I love them, I'm afraid to tell them how I really feel, Where is my relationship going?

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

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

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

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

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

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