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Scenario

What happens when someone sees through the deflection

I made a joke about my weight to deflect before someone else could and my friend said 'you do not have to do that with me' and I started crying.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The unexpected gift of being seen and accepted without performance can initially feel more threatening than the original vulnerability we were trying to avoid.

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

“Where Are You with The sacred clown?”

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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