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Victim Mentality and People Pleasing

Victim Mentality and People Pleasing

| December 30, 2011 | 1 Comment

We lived life from the standpoint of victims. Having an overdeveloped sense of responsibility, we preferred to be concerned with others rather than ourselves. We got guilt feelings when we stood up for ourselves rather than giving in to others. Thus, we became reactors rather than actors, letting others take the initiative.

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Are you alone on Christmas?

Are you alone on Christmas?

| December 24, 2011 | 0 Comments

If you are alone this Christmas because your family is nuts and you have decided not to play along with the 2011 edition of family dysfunction I applaud you! I know it is hard being alone during the holidays but its so much better to be alone than with dysfunctional family.

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Laundry List Trait 3

Laundry List Trait 3

| December 23, 2011 | 1 Comment

We are frightened of angry people and any personal criticism.

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The Laundry List

The Laundry List

| December 20, 2011 | 29 Comments

The following list are some characteristics we have in common from being brought up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional household. It can be very hard to read the Laundry List and admit that we have these defects in our character. But it’s often said that the first step is admitting you have a problem. The [...]

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