Self-Invalidation — The Silent Way We Abandon Ourselves

The Kelly Healing Project · Feb 15, 2026 · 1h 5m

In this solo episode, I’m diving into something many of us do without even realizing it: self-invalidation.

Have you ever told yourself you’re “overreacting,” minimized your own pain, pushed through exhaustion, or talked yourself out of your feelings because someone else had it worse? You’re not alone. So many of us learned—often in childhood or through trauma—that our needs, emotions, and experiences were too much, inconvenient, or unsafe to express. Over time, we internalize that message and begin to dismiss ourselves before anyone else can.

In this episode, I explore:

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