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By popular request, here's an article format of my viral thread on the "fawning" trauma response! I include some additional resources and unpacking in here as well. Hope that it's helpful. 🍓✨

letsqueerthingsup.com
People-pleasing can be a result of trauma. It’s called ‘fawning’ — here’s how to recognize it.
“I avoided those relationships where love was free and easy. Because it didn’t feel ‘earned,’ so I didn’t feel worthy.”

I really love this compassionate response. 💜 This happens a lot in chronic illness/mental health communities, and the answer is spot-on.

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Tissue Issues: Why Is My Friend With Fibromyalgia Trying to 'One-Up' Me?
"It makes me feel like I'm being dramatic and like I should just shut up about my problems. Should I talk to her about it?"
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