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How guilt manipulation by others activates internal guilt systems

I cannot say no to anyone without feeling crushing guilt even when their requests are unreasonable

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

External boundary violations activate internal critic parts that align with others' demands against Self and protective instincts.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parts work and Internal Family Systems?”

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