How to Stop Abandoning Yourself and Start Showing Up
Self-abandonment appears as small daily neglect, avoidance, and people-pleasing; facing discomfort and practicing small acts of self-loyalty rebuilds self-trust.
Self-abandonment is a learned pattern in which people deny parts of themselves to maintain relationships, creating dependence on external validation and eroded self-worth.
What is "fawning" and how can it hurt your career?
Fawning is a trauma-driven survival response that prioritizes others' approval and safety by mirroring and self-suppression when fight or flight are unavailable.