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How To Feel Worthy of Saying No And Standing Up For Yourself
How To Feel Worthy of Saying No And Standing Up For Yourself
Here’s exactly how I did it.
Patrícia Williams
Jan 16
There’s Nothing Wrong With You. You’re Not Lazy. You’re Traumatized
There’s Nothing Wrong With You. You’re Not Lazy. You’re Traumatized
If you feel stuck, read this.
Patrícia Williams
Jan 12, 2023
When We’ve Experienced Attachment Trauma, We Don’t Know How To Receive
When We’ve Experienced Attachment Trauma, We Don’t Know How To Receive
Unconditional love and support are foreign concepts to us
Patrícia Williams
Apr 2
Yes, Healing Is Hard. But So Is Staying Stuck In Patterns of Pain And Trauma
Yes, Healing Is Hard. But So Is Staying Stuck In Patterns of Pain A...
“You just have to ask yourself: in the long run, what would be harder for me?”
Patrícia Williams
May 13, 2023
Sometimes, We Need To Experience What We Don’t Want, To Know What We Do Want
Sometimes, We Need To Experience What We Don’t Want, To Know What W...
Contrast leads to clarity.
Patrícia Williams
Jan 21
You’re Not “Low Maintenance”. You Just Believe Your Needs Don’t Matter
You’re Not “Low Maintenance”. You Just Believe Your Needs Don’t Matter
You’ve internalized that the less energy and attention you require, the more lovable you are.
Patrícia Williams
Dec 13, 2023
You Are Under No Obligation To Remain The Same Person You Were A Year Ago, Or Even A Month Ago
You Are Under No Obligation To Remain The Same Person You Were A Ye...
You’re allowed to change.
Patrícia Williams
Jan 4
Mental Health
13 Quick Reminders For Recovering People-Pleasers
13 Quick Reminders For Recovering People-Pleasers
Your worth is not based on your ability to please others
Patrícia Williams
Aug 5
You Don’t Need To Know Exactly How To Set Boundaries
You Don’t Need To Know Exactly How To Set Boundaries
You need to feel worthy of setting them
Patrícia Williams
Aug 2
If Someone Crosses Your Boundaries, You’re Supposed To Feel Angry
If Someone Crosses Your Boundaries, You’re Supposed To Feel Angry
Your anger is there for a reason.
Patrícia Williams
Jul 30
Your Worth Is Not Based On How Much You Please Your Parents
Your Worth Is Not Based On How Much You Please Your Parents
Are you chasing transactional, conditional love?
Patrícia Williams
Jun 19
On Learning To Receive Love And Support
On Learning To Receive Love And Support
And dismantling the belief that I have to fend for myself.
Patrícia Williams
Jun 11
5 Clear Signs You Have An Anxious Attachment Style
5 Clear Signs You Have An Anxious Attachment Style
#3 When your partner doesn’t reply right away, you assume the worst.
Patrícia Williams
May 18
Why You Find Yourself Drawn To Narcissistic Relationships
Why You Find Yourself Drawn To Narcissistic Relationships
Even if you intuitively know how dysfunctional they are.
Patrícia Williams
May 14
The Four Types of Emotionally Immature Parents
The Four Types of Emotionally Immature Parents
Are you recognizing their impact on your life?
Patrícia Williams
May 7
Once You Learn To Validate Yourself, Your Whole Life Changes
Once You Learn To Validate Yourself, Your Whole Life Changes
There’s nothing more powerful than validating your own worth.
Patrícia Williams
May 6
If You Want To Set Boundaries, You Need To Reclaim Your Anger First
If You Want To Set Boundaries, You Need To Reclaim Your Anger First
Your anger IS valid and necessary.
Patrícia Williams
May 4
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