From the Book - First edition.
Control and our upbringing: how our family dynamics set the tone
Perfectionism and feeling like you're not enough: when love has to be earned
People-pleasing, anxiety, and manipulation: why we can't calm down until everyone is happy
Taking up space and feeling like too much: why we shrink ourselves to gain connection
Empathy and being overly sensitive: when feeling for others leaves no room for ourselves
Numbing out and disconnecting: the endless things we do to not feel uncomfortable
Anger and discomfort with strong emotions: when we avoid feelings that are out of control
Puffer fishing and protecting ourselves: why we push people away
Fitting in and feeling left out: why belonging is vitally important
Depression and feeling stuck: when we struggle to find a reason to try
Learning to let go: making the decision to stop fighting ourselves.
