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Scenario

Why Some People Share Pain Selectively

I found out my sister talks to my mother about her problems but never calls me when she's struggling and I feel like I'm not good enough to be trusted with her pain.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The geography of trust is mysterious terrain, and being excluded from someone's suffering can feel like exile from their love.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Emotional Availability?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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