I recently come to the realization that I am a bona-fide people-pleaser. For me people-pleasing originates from guilt and fear of disappointing others.
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Lacking Courage as a Source of Shame
A major regret in my life is failing someone I was meant to mentor because of a lack of courage. Not meeting that challenge has become a source of shame.
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Living with Self Harm Scars
I’m a 43 year old man and it’s been over 20 years since I last cut myself with a knife. Although the cuts on my arms and legs had healed since, it would be many years before the rest of me healed.
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