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When “I’m Fine” Is Not the Truth: Understanding Fawn Mode
Have you ever said, “I’m fine,” when you were not fine at all?
Maybe you said it to keep the peace, avoid conflict, prevent someone from being disappointed, or protect the relationship. On the outside, you looked calm, agreeable, helpful, and easygoing. But inside, you felt hurt, overwhelmed, resentful, lonely, unseen, or afraid to tell the truth.
In this episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom Podcast, Marci Owen teaches about fawn mode, people-pleasing, self-abandonment, and the fear of losing connection. Fawn mode is a nervous system response that can cause you to say yes…
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