If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “I’m not good enough” or “I don’t trust myself to make the right decision,”you’re not alone.

These thoughts don’t appear out of thin air. For many people who grew up with emotionally immature parents, self-worth was something they had to earn - through achievement, people-pleasing, or staying quiet. Over time, you learn to doubt your instincts, ignore your needs, and look to others for validation.

Growing up with emotionally immature parents often means growing up with some confusing, painful beliefs about yourself.

You might find yourself feeling like you’re never quite enough for people … but also somehow way too much at the same time.

It’s exhausting - and it’s not your fault.

Have you ever been told, “You’re just too nice for your own good”? On the surface, being agreeable and conflict-avoidant might seem like a good thing. After all, you’re keeping the peace, making others happy, and avoiding drama. But beneath the surface, being ‘too nice’ often comes at a hidden cost—one that impacts your emotional, mental, and relational well-being.

Anyone can find themselves n a relationship with a narcissist, especially a grandiose narcissist, who will be charming, charismatic, and manipulative. However, if you repeatedly find yourself in relationships with narcissists, it is likely that this isn’t a coincidence, and that there is something deeper at play here.

Have you ever found yourself thinking 'no, no, no' and then blurted out a 'yes'? Have you ever found yourself so busy but still agreeing to do something else?

Domestic abuse is not just physical, it also includes things such as coercive control, manipulation, psychological and emotional abuse, sexual abuse (including partner rape), financial abuse, harassment and stalking, and online abuse.