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Scenario

When compliments feel like threats instead of gifts

Every time someone gives me a compliment I immediately think they are lying or trying to manipulate me somehow.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The inner child's early environment taught that love and praise were conditional or dangerous, creating protective mechanisms against vulnerability.

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

“Where Are You with Inner child work and reparenting?”

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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