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Stop Explaining Yourself: The Exhaustion of Boundaries | The Healing Journey
In this episode of The Healing Journey, host Deanna Shailer explores the profound emotional exhaustion caused by over-explaining personal boundaries. Many individuals suffer from a heavy, hollow fatigue after simply saying 'no,' feeling compelled to justify their limits to avoid conflict or disappointment. This episode identifies that behavior as a trauma response known as 'fawning,' where people prioritize others' comfort over their own integrity, leading to burnout and a loss of self-worth. By understanding why we feel the need to defend our peace, listeners can begin to dismantle the…
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