Author: Cathy Vartuli
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Freedom To Express Myself
– Too much shame – Too difficult, they won’t like me – Just can’t! – Never encouraged – Stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about! – Slapped down – Oher people’s judgements – Out of control
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Rejection Hurts!
– Fear of rejection is holding me back – I was reprimanded for my singing – I have to prove my own worth – I can’t express myself
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I’m Too Needy
– I need love and affection – If anyone loves me, there must be something wrong with them – I need to not appear needy – I’ve been used by those who were needy
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Parable of the Thriving Apples
Once upon a time, a long long time ago, there lived a very brave young man. Because he also had a deeply compassionate heart, great intellect, a quiet strength, and a quick wit, he was much loved. … Once he was caught in a stampede…
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Mother’s Day
– She can’t accept me as I am – She wasn’t there for me – I took care of her! – Mom went away emotionally – She didn’t really see me
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I Can’t Slow Down, I Might Feel…
– If I slow down I might not get the work I need – I might feel not good enough – Alone, sad and unsupported – I need to distract myself