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10 Subtle Signs You Were Parentified As a Child
Narcissistic & Emotionally Immature Parents & Partners, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 3/11/25 Narcissistic & Emotionally Immature Parents & Partners, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 3/11/25

10 Subtle Signs You Were Parentified As a Child

Were you the caretaker instead of the child? Discover 10 subtle signs of parentification, how it affects you in adulthood, and what healing can look like.

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The Psychological Traps That Keep You Stuck in a Toxic Relationship
Toxic Relationship Recovery, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 3/7/25 Toxic Relationship Recovery, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 3/7/25

The Psychological Traps That Keep You Stuck in a Toxic Relationship

Explore the psychological traps—like trauma bonding, fear of abandonment, and emotional manipulation—that keep you stuck, and how to break free.

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Love Addiction: Signs, Causes, and How to Break Free
Toxic Relationship Recovery, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 3/2/25 Toxic Relationship Recovery, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 3/2/25

Love Addiction: Signs, Causes, and How to Break Free

Love addiction is more than intense infatuation—it’s a pattern of emotional dependency and fear of being alone. Learn the signs, causes, and how to heal from toxic relationship cycles.

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When "I Can't" Means "I Won't": The Subtle Power of Weaponized Incompetence
Toxic Relationship Recovery, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 2/21/25 Toxic Relationship Recovery, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 2/21/25

When "I Can't" Means "I Won't": The Subtle Power of Weaponized Incompetence

Weaponized incompetence happens when someone pretends they can’t do something to avoid responsibility. Learn the signs of this subtle form of manipulation and how to address it in relationships.

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Gaslighting, Guilt, and Control: Understanding the Subtle Tactics of Toxic Partners
Toxic Relationship Recovery, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 2/18/25 Toxic Relationship Recovery, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 2/18/25

Gaslighting, Guilt, and Control: Understanding the Subtle Tactics of Toxic Partners

Toxic relationships often leave you feeling confused, drained, and unsure of yourself due to psychological tactics like gaslighting, guilt-tripping, and control.

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12 Signs Of Gaslighting In Relationships
Toxic Relationship Recovery, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 2/14/25 Toxic Relationship Recovery, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 2/14/25

12 Signs Of Gaslighting In Relationships

Gaslighting is a subtle yet damaging form of emotional manipulation. Learn 12 signs of gaslighting in relationships—and how to protect your self-trust and emotional well-being.

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8 Ways You Settle In Your Relationship
Healthy Relationships & Emotional Growth, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 2/4/25 Healthy Relationships & Emotional Growth, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 2/4/25

8 Ways You Settle In Your Relationship

Are you ignoring your needs for the sake of staying in a relationship? Here are 8 subtle ways people settle in love — and what to do instead.”

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Growing Up in Chaos: Understanding Life as an Adult Child of an Alcoholic
Narcissistic & Emotionally Immature Parents & Partners, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 1/23/25 Narcissistic & Emotionally Immature Parents & Partners, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 1/23/25

Growing Up in Chaos: Understanding Life as an Adult Child of an Alcoholic

What’s it really like growing up with an alcoholic parent? Explore common ACOA traits and how to begin healing the lasting impact of family chaos.

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Food Noise: Understanding and Managing Constant Thoughts About Eating
Healthy Relationships & Emotional Growth, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 1/15/25 Healthy Relationships & Emotional Growth, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 1/15/25

Food Noise: Understanding and Managing Constant Thoughts About Eating

Can’t stop thinking about food? Learn what food noise really is, why it happens, and how to manage constant thoughts about eating without guilt or shame.

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Imposter Syndrome as a Superpower: Turning Fear Into Motivation
Healthy Relationships & Emotional Growth, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 1/10/25 Healthy Relationships & Emotional Growth, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 1/10/25

Imposter Syndrome as a Superpower: Turning Fear Into Motivation

Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments, skills, or talents and has a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud.

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Skip The Resolutions. Do This Instead For Lasting Change
Healthy Relationships & Emotional Growth, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 12/27/24 Healthy Relationships & Emotional Growth, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 12/27/24

Skip The Resolutions. Do This Instead For Lasting Change

Do you make resolutions each year, only to find that they don’t work? Learn how to take a different path for sustainable change.

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From Pushover to Empowered: How to Reclaim Your Voice
Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency, Attachment & Emotional Healing Kristin Davin 12/23/24 Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency, Attachment & Emotional Healing Kristin Davin 12/23/24

From Pushover to Empowered: How to Reclaim Your Voice

A "pushover" is someone who is easily influenced, manipulated, or taken advantage of by others.

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How Radical Acceptance Transforms Your Life
Healthy Relationships & Emotional Growth, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 12/20/24 Healthy Relationships & Emotional Growth, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 12/20/24

How Radical Acceptance Transforms Your Life

Radical acceptance does not mean approving of or condoning the situation—it’s not about liking or agreeing with what has happened.

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Are You Living the Life You Truly Want? 14 Questions to Reflect On
Healthy Relationships & Emotional Growth, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 11/26/24 Healthy Relationships & Emotional Growth, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 11/26/24

Are You Living the Life You Truly Want? 14 Questions to Reflect On

Living authentically requires courage, self-awareness, and a willingness to question whether your current path aligns with your deepest values and desires.

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Why You Self-Sabotage Relationships and How to Stop
Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency, Toxic Relationship Recovery Kristin Davin 11/14/24 Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency, Toxic Relationship Recovery Kristin Davin 11/14/24

Why You Self-Sabotage Relationships and How to Stop

Self-sabotaging a relationship refers to patterns of behavior in which you unconsciously (or sometimes consciously) undermine or harm your own relationship out of fear and insecurity.

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Traits Of An Easy and Healthy Relationship and Why Others Are Hard
Healthy Relationships & Emotional Growth, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 11/1/24 Healthy Relationships & Emotional Growth, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 11/1/24

Traits Of An Easy and Healthy Relationship and Why Others Are Hard

Relationships are often described as being hard work. But, should they be? There are key components to having a relationship that is easier.

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10 Steps to Overcome Avoidant Attachment Patterns
Attachment & Emotional Healing, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 10/11/24 Attachment & Emotional Healing, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 10/11/24

10 Steps to Overcome Avoidant Attachment Patterns

If you have an Avoidant Attachment style you tend to value independence and self-reliance, at the expense of expressing emotional intimacy and closeness.

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Do You Have an Anxious Attachment Style?
Attachment & Emotional Healing, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 10/8/24 Attachment & Emotional Healing, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 10/8/24

Do You Have an Anxious Attachment Style?

An anxious attachment style often develops due to inconsistent caregiving where your parent may have been emotionally available but at times unresponsive or neglectful.

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A Guide to Overcoming the Challenges of Disorganized Attachment
Attachment & Emotional Healing, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 10/3/24 Attachment & Emotional Healing, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 10/3/24

A Guide to Overcoming the Challenges of Disorganized Attachment

Disorganized attachment style often develops in childhood due to inconsistent, unpredictable, or traumatic caregiving experiences.

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The Emotional Impact of Abandonment Struggles
Attachment & Emotional Healing, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 8/3/24 Attachment & Emotional Healing, Boundaries Self-Worth & Codependency Kristin Davin 8/3/24

The Emotional Impact of Abandonment Struggles

Having abandonment issues is like a visceral feeling in your bones that makes the experience even more intense and overwhelming.

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