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The No Contact Dilemma: Distinguishing Avoidance from Self-Protection
Kamini Wood challenges the cultural narrative that "no contact" is a modern trend or a sign of emotional immaturity, reframing it instead as a painful last resort often necessary for survival. She provides a critical framework for discernment, distinguishing between avoidance—the urge to flee temporary discomfort or vulnerable repair—and self-protection, which is a vital response to chronic destabilization, repeated boundary violations, and power imbalances. Kamini explores how high-functioning adults can inadvertently "self-gaslight" by labeling their physiological need for safety as a…
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