@matthiasjbarker: Healing isn't about flipping from people pleaser to self-protector. It's about stepping out of that binary completely and choosing care from your values, not your guilt. #estrangement #boundaries #peoplepleasing

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danean70
Danean :
I actually got nicer. I healed, my kids are free. My life couldn’t be better!
2026-10-27 00:36:23
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pastel_lito
DavidPastel :
I am as nice and sweet and welcoming as always. But I now have extremely clear boundaries that I have absolutely no issue enforcing.
2026-10-27 21:44:10
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kathrynsaltz342
Kathryn Saltz342 :
I think sometimes the “mean” person is the middle version. At least for me, learning to speak up has been *messy,* and at first I *can* be mean. I’m angry. I’m over it. And I’m learning to not bottle it up, and it’s…not pretty. I think the problem is that stopping there would be easy. It would feel safe. Learning that I don’t have to be scary and mean to also protect myself is where I’m at now.
2026-10-30 14:30:49
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xoxo.hlm
Heather Munn :
The healed me stopped caring about others who didn’t care about me. I care for underprivileged people and don’t care about the hierarchy of the corporate world… I am meaner, but meaner to those who don’t care
2026-10-30 11:40:48
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veni_vidi_amavi_555
Veni. Vidi. Amavi. :
Heavily agree.
2026-10-28 10:08:03
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marasinclairauthor
Mara Sinclair :
Yes. The goal isn't to swing from pleasing everyone to trusting no one. It's finding the middle where you can be kind and still keep yourself.
2026-10-28 03:18:59
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kheister40
Katie :
I am a person who struggles with confrontation, but I know this has caused me to hold onto things and while I know I could be better healed if I brought up things in the past, I just often think "well it was long ago, do they remember, how will they respond, etc" and instead I avoid which I know helps no one, but I am still afraid.
2026-10-29 03:10:23
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jomomasmile77
Jomomasmile77🇨🇦 :
As someone who confronted the disfunction and toxic unhealthy behaviour, 7 years on I haven’t stopped caring but I feel like I only have so many drops left in my bucket & trying to not be flooded by others and their misery and messy lives and situations.
2026-10-27 02:15:07
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not_just_kara4
Not_Just_Kara :
Love this lol. I just said to my sister that choosing love takes MUCH more strength.
2026-10-28 12:12:29
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chasesjon
Jon McGuire :
When you’re nice to yourself you’re nice to others
2026-10-27 02:15:51
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alifelearned
Becca :
Thanks algorithm (this was the first video when i opwned tiktok). I feel thoroughly slapped in the face with facts lol
2026-10-27 17:11:10
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donnie6987
Donnie :
Perfect...
2026-10-29 21:07:37
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love.and.light.2.all
love.and.light.2.all :
It is obvious but it seems it is exclusive to the estranged adult children! That’s where it becomes foggy! Just as often, the parent recognizes this as it resonates with them! Love them, but protect oneself from their abuse!
2026-10-26 23:42:03
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ecwest58
user7972587989741 :
Agree
2026-10-27 00:03:42
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meghansyme
meghansyme :
And if the other part of confrontation is combative as all get out? Next step
2026-10-27 01:25:44
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thumbbody
Thumbbody :
Yes it is !!!!
2026-10-27 00:44:57
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pesto7474
Honey :
100%
2026-10-27 14:39:33
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teddihilton0
TeddJeanSilverStone :
You have to care for yourself.
2026-10-27 02:21:45
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littleraine2u
Angelic one :
I have such tolerance!! BUT if something needs to be said set straight yea I do that
2026-10-27 03:44:15
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chelsea_energymastery
chelsea_energymastery :
Also lean into radical acceptance with those who are just not aligned with you. Trying to express yourself to the people who have proven they will never understand or willing to hold space for a different truth or POV, can function as self-sabotage. Acknowledge, then set a boundary with yourself.
2026-10-27 04:50:44
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hopematters23
Hope :
I’ve definitely stepped into this narrative ❤️
2026-10-27 08:34:26
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kaliegh660
🤍Kaliegh🤍 :
Wellll, I'll be❤️🤍💙
2026-10-27 09:57:27
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kaitlyntaylor.sings
KaitlynTaylorSings :
I wouldn't say I'm meaner, in fact I'm more at peace within so I'm more patient, tolerant etc as a result. I just do what I want now lol. I speak up, I say no, I say nothing... I'm not afraid to disappoint people anymore.
2026-11-02 18:46:49
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oza1_gdh
Chris H :
The bullseye of balance is always the hardest target to hit!
2026-10-27 01:55:46
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