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People Pleasing: How The Coping Mechanism of Self-Shrinking Is Keeping You Safe, AND Stuck
If you’ve ever found yourself saying “yes” when every cell in your body was screaming “no,” you’re not alone. People pleasing is a deeply ingrained pattern — one that often starts as Your Coping Mechanism but quietly erodes your sense of self and sovereignty over time. The Origin of Your St*ck — People Pleasing At…