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“While these are survival coping mechanisms, some people who experience trauma may build up hyper vigilant and overreactive nervous systems that (because of past experiences) perceive threats even when they may not be present.”

Chapter 3

Attempting to finish this, this time around. Rereading even though I got almost halfway through last time.

REMINDER:

“Pain and suffering are not a competition.

It may be true that your parents or family members have experienced hardships and suffering, and your mental health struggles are valid, too.”

Chapter 3

“Gratitude shaming, or shaming ourselves into feeling grateful rather than what we’re actually feeling, is a common behaviour in children of immigrants.”

“It’s also known as toxic positivity or spiritual bypassing and is used to avoid unresolved or even difficult feelings.”

Chapter 3

“How much we valued ourselves was directly tied to how well we were perceived by others.”

“Abuse in the guise of love, is still abuse.”