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Too much, not enough and everything in between
If you’ve ever been told you’re “too much,” or spent years shrinking yourself to stay safe—this is for you. This post explores the shame loops that keep us stuck between invisibility and emotional overwhelm, backed by recent neuroscience and attachment theory.
“You were never too much. You were just too much for someone who couldn’t meet you there.”
You’re not broken. You’ve just been surviving. Let’s talk about how to come home to yourself.
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Afraid You’re ‘Too Much’? Here’s What That Really Means (and Why It’s Bullsh*t)
If you’ve ever been told you’re too loud, too sensitive, too intense, too emotional, too opinionated, too passionate, or just… too much – you’re not alone.You learned to mute yourself in a world that praises politeness over truth and composure over connection.But here’s the thing: you were never too much. You were just expressing. And now, maybe you’re finally ready to stop apologising for it. Where…
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You’re Not Lazy. You’re Burned Out, Numb, and Overwhelmed
Signs of Burnout You Might Be Missing (Even If You Seem Fine) Let’s get one thing straight: You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re not dramatic. You’re burnt out. And your body knows it – even if your brain is still shouting, “push through.” What Burnout Actually Feels Like (Beyond Just Being Tired) Burnout isn’t just exhaustion….
