The Approval Prison | Finding Self-Worth in a World Obsessed with the External

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Lacking closure? Still waiting for their apology so you can move on? The truth is, they are irrelevant. Here’s how to free yourself with confidence and style. Why You Don’t Need Their Apology Give Yourself the Answer Self-Validation = Your Power Moving On Becomes Easy Reference t ...  Show more

Intense Connection | Destiny, or a Red Flag?

It felt extraordinary—instant recognition, electric chemistry, a connection unlike anything she’d ever known. Then it disappeared, leaving her wondering what it meant, why it happened, and whether she’ll ever feel it again. This is the person, the spark, that awakened you to the ...  Show more

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