continue reaping “the rewards.” It’s how
we survived as kids, but it doesn’t serve
us anymore so we need to get rid of it or
we’ll just keep creating more of it.
For example, let’s say you grew up
with a violent alcoholic father, and your
way to protect yourself from being the
target of his rage was to never speak up,
to never let yourself or your wants and
wishes be visible. Cut to you as an adult
who never speaks your truth or who
never stands up for yourself. You’re still
reaping the false rewards, you’re
playing it safe, not risking getting hurt or
yelled at, but this behavior is backfiring
on you because by hiding and not taking
a stand for yourself, you’re living a life