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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
“You’ve Changed” Is The Best Compliment Someone Can Give Me
“You’ve Changed” Is The Best Compliment Someone Can Give Me
Why are we terrified of change?
Patrícia Williams
Apr 30
The Real Reason We Don’t Do What We Know We Should Do
The Real Reason We Don’t Do What We Know We Should Do
Why do we choose short-term gratification over long-term goals?
Patrícia Williams
Apr 15
5 Types of Fatigue That Aren’t Talked About Enough
5 Types of Fatigue That Aren’t Talked About Enough
Which types of fatigue do you experience most?
Patrícia Williams
Apr 8
If You’re An Enabler, You’re Just As Guilty As The Narcissist
If You’re An Enabler, You’re Just As Guilty As The Narcissist
Your silence is a standing ovation for the narcissist, a nod of approval for a show that should have closed long ago.
Patrícia Williams
Nov 24, 2023
If You Have To Hide Your Needs Or Suppress Your Feelings, It’s Not Love
If You Have To Hide Your Needs Or Suppress Your Feelings, It’s Not ...
Patrícia Williams
Aug 1, 2023
An Open Letter To The Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
An Open Letter To The Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
You were never the problem.
Patrícia Williams
Jul 27, 2023
I’m Sorry, But They’re Not Your Twin Flame
I’m Sorry, But They’re Not Your Twin Flame
They’re your emotional roller-coaster of chaos and pain.
Patrícia Williams
Jul 13, 2023
You’re Not Stressed Because You’re Doing Too Much
You’re Not Stressed Because You’re Doing Too Much
You’re stressed because you’re doing too little of what makes you feel alive.
Patrícia Williams
Jul 10, 2023
Covert Narcissists: 4 Reasons They Always Play The Victim Card
Covert Narcissists: 4 Reasons They Always Play The Victim Card
#2 They use empathy as a weapon.
Patrícia Williams
Jul 6, 2023
If You Feel Unworthy of Love And Joy, Here’s What I Want You To Know
If You Feel Unworthy of Love And Joy, Here’s What I Want You To Know
Worthiness is not a prize to be won or a destination to reach.
Patrícia Williams
Jun 21, 2023
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