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The traps some people set for us by playing the victim

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The traps some people set for us by playing the victim
The traps some people set for us by playing the victim
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The traps some people set for us by playing the victim

If you find yourself questioning whether it’s okay to step back from someone who is always playing the victim (and perhaps blaming you for almost everything wrong in their life), you need a way out and a way back to your sanity and well-being.

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Filed Under: enabling, Family, Manipulation, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Toxic People, Victim Mentality Tagged With: I feel drained after every conversation with them, My friend only calls when they need to vent about their problems, They always complain but never want solutions, They play the victim and I always end up feeling guilty

8 myths about life and relationships

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8 myths about life and relationships
8 myths about life and relationships
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8 myths about life and relationships

Are the beliefs and values that guide your life and relationships truly serving you? There are many myths that, if we don’t question them, might be holding us back from happiness and fulfillment.

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Filed Under: Beliefs, Family, Forgiveness, Healthy Thinking, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Toxic People Tagged With: I feel stuck in the same patterns, I keep believing things that make me unhappy, I think I have to forgive everyone to move on, My family expects me to explain all my decisions

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

Learning to counter rude and intimidating behavior from others

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Learning to counter rude and intimidating behavior from others
Learning to counter rude and intimidating behavior from others
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Learning to counter rude and intimidating behavior from others

Whether it’s the jerk at work or that one person in your family who just doesn’t like you, rude and intimidating people can be found in any corner of the world (and under many rocks).

In this episode, I share seven suggestions that will help you counter those behaviors and perhaps even make some of these people start respecting you again.

Filed Under: Bullying, Career, Communication, Conflict, Emotional Abuse, Finding peace, Hate, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Toxic People Tagged With: Dealing with jerks at work, How to deal with rude people

Sometimes you have to take a stand to make a change in your life, even if you’re scared as hell.

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Sometimes you have to take a stand to make a change in your life, even if you’re scared as hell.
Sometimes you have to take a stand to make a change in your life, even if you’re scared as hell.
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Sometimes you have to take a stand to make a change in your life, even if you’re scared as hell.

When you’re in a situation that needs to change, but you’re too afraid to take a stand or just hope it changes on its own, you may be waiting forever.

Unfortunately, waiting for changes can often involve exposing yourself to a toxic environment, causing long-term emotional damage.

If you want change, you might have to take a big, scary step to get it.

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Filed Under: anxiety, Career, Conflict, Fears, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Toxic People, Worry Tagged With: honoring your personal boundaries, risking everything for a better life, Taking a stand

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