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❗⚠Trigger Warning - This post discusses childhood trauma.
"My childhood trauma didn’t make me stronger.
It made me a people pleaser.
It made me forgive way too much.
It made me not speak when I’m supposed to.
It made me an extreme empath.
It made me fear conflict, even when it meant sacrificing my own peace.
It made me suppress my own feelings, convincing myself they didn’t matter as much.
And most painfully, it made me think my worth
depended on how much I could give others, even at the expense of my own well-being. "
Did you know that people pleasing tendencies, low self worth, and putting others needs before your own, even to your own detriment is often a symptom of a traumatic childhood? Children are extremely perceptive, and learn quickly that when they are in an emotionally volatile and unsafe environment, keeping the peace and people pleasing helps them control their environment. Unfortunately, as we get older, people pleasing patterns can create many challenges when it comes to self worth, self-esteem and relationships.
If this post resonated with you and this is something you are struggling with, please reach out to us! Our team of skilled mental health professionals are here to help. We have a variety of providers who offer services that are convenient, affordable and accessible for everyone. Check out our website or call for more information.
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