You are allowed to be a whole person—not just a performance for someone else. If you've been in an emotionally abusive relationship, you may have been taught to compromise your needs, silence your instincts, and tie your worth to someone else's happiness. In this episode, I discuss how societal expectations and manipulative dynamics teach us to ignore ourselves—and how to begin reclaiming your autonomy, boundaries, and emotional safety. This is your permission slip to say no, to trust your instincts, and to begin choosing yourself.<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916632/support">Support the show</a>Website: <a href="https://emotionalabusecoach.com/">Emotional Abuse Coach</a> and <a href="http://www,high-conflictdivorcecoaching.com">high-conflictdivorcecoaching.com</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/emotionalabusecoach">@emotionalabusecoach</a> Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com {Substack} <a href="https://substack.com/@jessicaknightcoaching">Blog About Recovering from Abuse</a> {E-Book} <a href="https://jessicaknight.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/break-up-narcissist-ebook">How to Break Up with a Narcissist</a> <a href="https://emotionalabusecoach.com/relationship-recovery-course/">{Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal</a> <a href="https://emotionalabusecoach.com/communication/">{Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner</a>

You are allowed to be a whole person—not just a performance for someone else. If you've been in an emotionally abusive relationship, you may have been taught to compromise your needs, silence your instincts, and tie your worth to someone else's happiness. In this episode, I discuss how societal expectations and manipulative dynamics teach us to ignore ourselves—and how to begin reclaiming your autonomy, boundaries, and emotional safety. This is your permission slip to say no, to trust your in...

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