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As survivors, I know many of us struggle with taking compliments, and they can even be very disturbing, because our default thought might be “what does this person want from me?” So I thought this paragraph really applied to many of us. “When someone thanks you for helping them, or expresses gratitude for your kind…
Sharing – The Key Differences Between Social and Emotional Loneliness
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The lack of one of these will feel like loneliness, but the “fix” will be different. If I’m well-connected to my wife but missing out on the variety of social connections that a larger friend group might provide, that’s where my focus should be, and it might show up differently. The lack of an emotional connection would also look different and brings with it a different set of risks.
RT @SurvivorNetwork: This Week’s Links (weekly): Understanding the needs of male sexual assault victims — Shed light on violence —… http…
RT @SurvivorNetwork: This Week’s Links (weekly): Understanding the needs of male sexual assault victims — Shed light on violence —… http…
RT @SurvivorNetwork: This Week’s Links (weekly): Understanding the needs of male sexual assault victims — Shed light on violence —… http…
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