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Avoiding Conflict Is Not Keeping the Peace
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Every time you avoid conflict to “keep the peace,” you’re not just staying quiet—you’re sending your nervous system the message that self-advocacy is dangerous. Over time, this leads to heightened anxiety around confrontation and a belief that your voice is unsafe. But this pattern can be unlearned. In this post, we explore how avoiding…
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What if resilience isn’t strength, but adaptation?
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“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is a comforting lie. Trauma doesn’t create strength—it creates survival mechanisms. It teaches you how to live with ghosts, how to function while carrying wounds, and how to endure what should never have been endured. But real strength isn’t about how much you can carry—it’s about learning…