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Anger is the start of the healing process.
But women are conditioned to think anger is wrong.
If you're angry, that's a GOOD thing.
Here's Why:
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When you come out of survival mode, you might feel really angry.
Anger is your body coming back to life:
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When we're raised in homes with highly emotionally reactive parents, we learn peace can't be trusted.
An explosion is always around the corner.
Here's To Teach Your Body Peace and Stillness:
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I think about honesty a lot and how it really is the backbone of connection. like if more people were able to admit, ‘I know I can’t treat this person with the kindness and respect they deserve. I am not meeting any of the basic needs they told me they have. so I’ll step back.’
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Toxic relationships are a health risk. The chronic stress creates disease. It’s fascinating that we tell people to quit smoking or lose weight but ask nothing about who they share their life with.
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Withholding love or affection is a form of emotional abuse.
Why It's Important To Break This Pattern:
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Highly reactive people will say things to upset you and create conflict.
How To Stand Your Ground:
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Depression is a symptom of life in survival mode. We treat depression like there’s something wrong with the person. When it’s actually a natural response to an unhealthy environment.
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You’re in freeze.
Thinking about getting up but can’t move.
Scrolling while thinking about chores.
Wanting food but can’t get to the kitchen.
Freeze is an immobilization state of the dorsal vagal nervous system branch.
Your body’s fighting to survive.
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how you expect somebody to wanna stay with you when you give them no reason to? so many of y’all neglect your partner thinking your title alone is enough. no dates? no sweet text messages? no flirting? no reassurance? no thoughtful random gifts? you cannot expect somebody to wanna love you when they don’t feel it simply because you have no way of showing it💯
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Witnessing your parents have a dysfunctional relationship has a deep impact. You didn't learn open communication, emotional support, or healthy ways to get your needs met.
As an adult, learning these skills should be a priority.
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Understanding your attachment style will make you a better partner.
WHAT'S YOUR ATTACHMENT STYLE:
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If you procrastinate, it's not because you're lazy.
It's because your body is in a threat state: