Not seeking approval, not chasing validation, not working endlessly to be admired, loved, or appreciated—who are you then? For many of us, especially those raised in emotionally unstable or high-pressure environments, our identity has been shaped by what others needed from us. We’ve learned to do in order to be seen. Academic success, over-giving, people-pleasing—these became our masks. And over time, our sense of self became entangled in applause, performance, and conditional love. This is e...
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