The Teddy We Carry: Why People-Pleasing Isn’t Who You Are

The people-pleaser you see in the mirror? That’s not really you.  It’s a version of yourself you built to be liked, accepted, and to avoid conflict. Early on, you learned that agreeing keeps love closer and saying “yes” makes life easier. Over time, it became a habit—a “teddy” you carried everywhere.  Your brain quickly learned […]