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People-pleasing often looks and feels like kindness. You might be the one who keeps the peace, thinks of everyone else first, and rarely asks for much in return (and yes, I was you too a few years ago). But for many women, especially those who’ve lived through emotionally painful or overwhelming experiences, people-pleasing isn’t really about being kind. It’s about staying safe. Over time, this way of relating can quietly pull you away from your own values, your needs, and yo

Emotional trauma can quietly shake the foundations of who you are. You might look capable on the outside, yet inside you feel disconnected and constantly second-guessing yourself. Many women in the UK share this mindset after emotionally painful experiences, or long periods of putting others first. The loss of self-confidence after trauma isn’t a personal failure; it’s a protective response. Learning how to trust yourself again doesn’t happen overnight. But it is  possible ,