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Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

The loneliest I've ever felt wasn't when I was alone - it was at my own birthday dinner surrounded by people who love me, laughing at the right moments, saying all the right things, and knowing that the version of me they were celebrating doesn't actually exist and the real one was sitting right there and nobody could see him - Silicon Canals

Creating false personas to gain acceptance prevents genuine connection and leaves people feeling emotionally invisible despite external success.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

7 Signs You Were Emotionally Erased by Your Family

Emotional erasure occurs when caregivers ignore or minimize a child's inner world, leading adults to feel unseen, shrink needs, and avoid asking for help.
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