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Why self-care triggers shame instead of satisfaction

I feel guilty every time I spend money on myself even though I work hard and can afford it.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The inner child absorbed messages that their needs and desires were selfish, making self-nurturing feel morally wrong.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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

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