For much of her early life, she learned to make herself smaller.
Children who grow up around instability often become highly alert to the moods, reactions, and judgments of others. Attention can feel dangerous rather than comforting. So she became quiet, careful, and deeply self-conscious, carrying anxiety that shaped even ordinary moments of daily life. Beneath that shyness was a constant feeling that something about her was fundamentally wrong. Continue Reading ⬇️
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