trauma

8 signs your independence is actually a trauma response, not a personality trait

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8 signs your independence is actually a trauma response, not a personality trait

I still remember the day that a friend suggested helping me I was hosting an event. My immediate response was polite. “No, I’ve got this” even though I was crushing millions. That evening later, I thought why I would give up real support so quickly. I often told myself that I was just “independent.” If … Read more

7 subtle signs you’re still healing from financial trauma, according to psychology

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7 subtle signs you’re still healing from financial trauma, according to psychology

Financial trauma, like any other trauma, leaves scars that can take time to treat. Often we are not even aware that we still fix. You know what I’m talking about, isn’t you? That long-lasting fear, unexpected expenses stress or money conversations. It’s not just about dollars and cents. It’s about emotional and psychological money that … Read more