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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Inner Security: Can Someone Be Consumed By Their Need To Feel Secure If They Experienced Developmental Trauma?

If someone was able to take a step back and reflect on their life, what might soon stand out is that they spend a lot of time trying to settle themselves down. This is going to show that they find it hard to feel at ease. But, even if this is not something that they are aware of, what is taking place inside them is still going to define their life. It might be hard, at this point, to accept that someone could live in this way and not be aware of it. A Way of Life

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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Mother-Enmeshed Men: Can Early Deprivation Cause A Woman To Continually End Up With Mother-Enmeshed Men?

If a woman is with a man who is overly focused on his mother, she could be totally fed up and wonder if she should cut her ties with him. She might have been with him for a few weeks, months or even a number of years. Now, this might be the first time she has been in this position or she might have been in this position before. If she has been in this position before, she could struggle to understand why this has taken place. A Strange Scenario

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Mother-Enmeshed Men: Does A Mother-Enmeshed Man Believe That His Purpose Is To Please His Mother?

Although there are some men who are able to put themselves first and live their own life, there are others who are unable to do so. When it comes to the former, a man will be making the most of the life that he has been given, but, when it comes to the latter, he won’t be. However, if a man is making the most of his life, it doesn’t mean that he has chosen to be this way. Not only this, but he may have been this way for most if not all of his life. Two Experiences

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Mother-Enmeshed Men: Is It A Good Idea For A Mother-Enmeshed Man To Stay Single?

If a man is in a position where he was in a relationship and this relationship largely came to an end because he was too focused on his mother, he could now be looking into what he can do to change his life. This relationship may have finished a few weeks ago or might have ended a number of months ago. Either way, he will have been able to face up to what is going on and to take an important step. Of course, if this hadn’t taken place and he had just carried on as normal; his life would have continued to go in the same direction. Bitter Sweet

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Unlovable: Can Someone Find It Hard To Accept That They Are Lovable If They Were Abused As A Child?

If someone was to step back and reflect on their relationships, what might soon stand out is that they have pushed at least one person away. They could find that this person was warm and that the relationship was going well and then, before long, it ended. Being in a relationship that was like this won’t have felt comfortable and so it won’t have been possible for them to sustain it. However, what might soon stand out is that, at the time, it seemed as though something ‘out there’ was behind what was going on. Two Levels

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Disconnected: Can Someone Carry A Lot Of Emotional Pain If They Live In A Disconnected State?

If one spends most of their time on this planet living in their head, it will naturally mean that they will rarely inhabit their body. In general, then, what is taking place in his part of their being will be a complete mystery. As a result of this, they are not going to have a good connection with their needs and feelings. This is not to say that they won’t be in touch with certain needs, such as their need for food. Pushed Away

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Early Deprivation: Can Someone Feel Invisible If They Had A Narcissistic Parent?

Even though someone will exist and, thus, will be able to be seen and heard by others, it doesn’t mean that they will typically feel seen and heard. If they were to think about how they generally experience life, it could be as if they are not real. When they are around others, then, it could be normal for them to not be looked at and what they say might seldom have much of an impact either. Having these experiences is naturally going to be very frustrating. Emotional State

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

False Self: Why Would A Man Have The Need To Come Across As Extremely Masculine?

Based on how a man comes across, he might appear to have more in common with a superhero than a human being. The reason for this is that he might not just be somewhat masculine, he could be exceptionally masculine. Due to this, it might not matter where he is or who he is with, as he could stand out. There is going to be how he looks and how he behaves, with both of these elements playing a key part in the image that he projects. The First Part

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Mother Wounds: Can A Man End Up With An Anxious Attachment Style If He Had A Neglectful Mother?

Even though a man will be an interdependent human being, it doesn’t mean that he will be able to act like one. The reason for this is that he might not be able to spend much time by himself. When he is by himself, he could soon feel very uncomfortable and end up doing whatever he can to find someone to be with. Due to this, he will act more like a dependent human being. Plenty of options

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Mother Wounds: Can A Man Unconsciously Look For A Mother Figure If His Mother Was Unavailable?

Even though a man’s childhood is well and truly behind him, it doesn’t mean that every part of him has moved on from this stage of his life. A big part of him can be frozen in time and still trying to receive what was not provided all those years ago. Assuming that this is the case, this may have been a time when his mother was unable to provide him with what he needed to grow and develop in the right way. Therefore, on one level, he will be an adult, but, at a deeper level, he won’t feel like one. Hidden

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Mother Wounds: What Can Happen If A Man Was Treated Like An Object By His Mother?

At the beginning of a man’s life, so his formative years, he may have been treated more like an object than a being that had his own needs, feelings and rights and had inherent value. Once, he was born then, his mother and perhaps father may have created the impression that they were happy but, even if this did take place, their behaviour, either straight away or as time passed, wouldn’t have backed this up.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Self-Assertion: Can Child Abuse Stop Someone From Being Able To Assert Themselves?

As one is an individual that has their own needs and feelings, there will be moments when they don’t want to do what another person wants them to do or agree with what they say. During such moments, it will be in their best interest to do something else or express a different viewpoint. If this is what usually takes place, they are going to live a far more fulfilling life than they would otherwise. They won’t have the tendency to abandon themselves and this will have a positive effect on their well-being. The norm

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Self-Worth: Can Someone’s Worth Be Exte alised If They Experienced Conditional Love As A Child?

Someone could spend a lot of time doing things and very little if any time relaxing and taking it easy. This could be how they have been for most of their life, though, so it might not be something that stands out. Nonetheless, if they live in a society that is generally focused on the doing and the being is generally overlooked, why would they? How they behave is then going to be supported by most of the people they come into contact with and be a reflection of how these people behave. Slowing Down

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Survival: Can Developmental Trauma Cause Someone To Feel As Though Their Survival Is Constantly Under Threat?

Even though someone can live a life where they often feel as though they are going to die, it doesn’t mean that they will be consciously aware of this. However, if they are not aware of this, they are still likely to suffer. What can be normal is for them to experience a lot of anxiety and fear, making it hard for them to feel at ease. But, if this is just what is normal, there will be no reason for them to do anything about it. Holding On

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Child Abuse: Can Child Abuse Cause Someone To Feel Deeply Vulnerable?

What can be normal is for someone to spend a lot of time by themselves, away from others. When they are by themselves, they could typically feel comfortable and at ease. This can also be a time when they will be connected to what is taking place inside them, too. When they are around others, though, this could be a time when they often feel uncomfortable and lose touch with their inner world. A Very Different Experience

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Early Deprivation: Is Self-Hate Passed Down From One Generation To Another?

If someone were to take a step back and reflect on their life, what they might find is that they find it hard to feel good about themselves. What could stand out, if they were to take a closer look at how they feel during these moments, is that they feel worthless, unlovable and deeply ashamed. If they don’t feel very low, it could be because they are doing something that allows them to avoid how they feel. This can mean that they will have the tendency to be in doing mode and will rarely take the time to just be. A Natural outcome

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Mother Wounds: Can A Man Reject Love If He Had An Abusive Mother?

After being in a position where he has wanted to be in an intimate relationship and to be loved for a little while, a man could end up sabotaging the very thing that he has wanted for all this time. Still, this is not to say that this is something that he will be consciously aware of. The days, weeks and perhaps even the months will go by and he will end up pushing away the women (or man) that he is with. Consequently, he could come to the conclusion that he has no control over this area of his life and even believe that he is being punished. A Life-Affirming Experience

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Mother-Enmeshed Men: Is A Mother-Enmeshed Man Too Underdeveloped To Act Like An Individual?

In order for a man to live a life that a worth living, he will need to be in tune with his own needs and feelings. Along with this, what is going on inside him will largely need to define how he behaves. Being this way will allow him to live in a way that is in alignment with who he is. This doesn’t mean that he will constantly be walking around with a smile on his face and always feel alive and empowered; no, it means that he will know that he is living in the right way. Another Reality

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Mother-Enmeshed Men: Why Would A Mother Enmeshed Man Feel Bad When He Doesn’t Focus On His Mother?

After a man has come to see that he is overly focused on his mother and her needs, he could wonder what is going on. Also, what could soon stand out is that he has been this way for as long as he can remember. He will see that he has his own life to live and needs to meet but he will have acted and continue to act as though this is not the case. At this point, he might have had enough of behaving in this way and watching his life pass him by. Conflict

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Yellowstone: Does Jimmy Go Through An Initiation On Yellowstone?

In the previous articles that I have written about Yellowstone, I haven’t mentioned Jimmy. However, in the beginning, Jimmy works on the ranch and lives in the bunkhouse, but, as time passes, he ends up going to the 6666 ranch to learn how to be a cowboy. Now, moving from one ranch to another is not the only change that he experiences as he becomes a very different person over time. One way of looking at his transition would be to say that he goes from a boy to a man At First

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Breakups: Can It Be Harder For A Man To Handle A Breakup If His Mother Was Emotionally Unavailable?

Not too long ago, a man may have experienced a breakup. Then again, this might not be something that took place recently, with his relationship having ended a number of months or years ago. However, irrespective of how long ago this took place, he could now be in a very bad way and find it hard to function. As a result of this, he is likely to be radically different to how he was before. A Struggle So, it could be difficult for him to get out of bed each morning and he could find it hard to get to sleep at night. During the day, he might typically only do what he has to do.

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Child Abuse: Can Someone Carry A Lot Of Hurt If They Were Abused As A Child?

Although someone can be carrying a lot of pain, it doesn’t mean that they will realise this. The reason for this is that their brain can generally keep this pain out of their conscious awareness. Along with this, there can be a number of things that they will do, secondary defences, to keep this pain at bay. When it comes to what they do, these can be things that typically take place automatically and without them realising what is going on. Held In Place

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Child Abuse: Can Someone Carry A Lot Of Rage If They Were Abused As A Child?

If someone was mistreated during their early years, they are likely to carry a lot of anger, rage, and hate. These feelings will be a natural consequence of having been violated throughout this stage of their life. However, although this is the case, it doesn’t mean that they will be aware of how they feel. The reason for this is that they could be in a shut down state, which will stop them from being able to connect with how they feel. Another Scenario

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Child Abuse: Can Someone Live In Their Head If They Were Abused As A Child?

In the same way that someone can live in a building that has many levels and spend most of their time on the top floor, they can also inhabit a body and spend most of their time up top. As a result of this, they will generally be unaware of what is taking place in their body. The outcome of this is that they will typically be out of touch with their feelings and a number of their needs. In other words, they will seldom if ever operate as a whole human being. The Norm

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Child Abuse: Did An Abusive Parent Lose Touch With Reality During Their Childhood?

If someone was mistreated during their formative years, they might soon find out that the parent that abused them is not willing to acknowledge what took place. Assuming it was one parent, they might have been told, on numerous occasions, that what they say happened didn’t happen. It then won’t just be a case of this parent saying that certain things they remember didn’t happen and/or certain things were different to how they remember. No, all of their memories will be dismissed. A Strange Response

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

False Self: Can A Man Pretend To Be A Man If He Experienced Developmental Trauma?

In today’s world, there are a number of different views when it comes to what it means to be a man. For some, being a man will involve being highly masculine and not very feminine. This is likely to mean that he will need to have a muscular physique, be mentally strong, be able to lead himself and others, get things done, and be courageous and stoic. Having a fair amount of money and certain material possessions can also be seen as being important. The Other Side

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Relationships: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Have An Open Relationship?

Nowadays, there is less pressure on people to have a traditional relationship and even to get married. Thanks to this, people have far more freedom to express themselves and experience something that is actually right for them. So, for a while now, casual encounters have been an option, and, more recently, there is the option to have an open relationship. Both of these options are also offered on different dating apps, making it easier for someone to find exactly what they are looking for. The Difference

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Child Abuse: Why Would Someone Have Been Treated As Though They Were Nothing By Their Abusive Parent?

What someone may see, if they were to step back and reflect on their early years, is that they were often treated as though they had no value and were worthless. So, they might have often been physically harmed and verbally put down and largely been deprived of the emotional nutrients that they needed. Being treated in this way and missing out on what they needed would have greatly wounded them. In fact, the damage that was done could have been so severe that even though many decades have passed since they were treated in this way, they are still in a bad way. A Big Impact

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Critical Thinking: Does Repression Allow Human Beings To Lose Touch With Their Own ‘Darkness?’

If someone has watched many films over the years and even if they rarely watch films, they are likely to be familiar with the good vs. bad scenario. There will then be one person or a group of people that are good, against one person or a group of people that are ‘bad’. However, without even going into a common theme when it comes to films, they could live in a society where there are those that are seen as being ‘good’ and those that are seen as being ‘bad’. For example, certain politicians and those that are at the top, so to speak, are often seen as being ‘bad’. It’s clear

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Critical Thinking: Is Focusing On The Darkness ‘Out There’ Distracting Humanity From Their Own Inner Darkness?

Irrespective of whether someone pays attention to the mainstream media or the alte ative media, they are going to be aware of things that are taking place in the world that are bad. Perhaps the main difference, if they pay attention to the latter, is that they can be aware of things that are far worse. One of the reasons for this is that the mainstream media only covers certain topics. The alte ative media, on the other hand, doesn’t have the same restrictions and often goes far deeper into things. Far Worse

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Depression: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Be Depressed As An Adult?

Up until recently, someone may have typically been full of life and taken life by the horns, to so speak. But, after something has taken place, they could have very little if any energy and have just about lost all their drive to do anything. As a result of this, if they were to reach out for support, they could end up being described as depressed. However, even if they were to simply talk to a friend or family member about what is going on, the same thing could take place. The Cause

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Deprivation: Can Developmental Trauma Cause Someone To Deprive Themselves?

Although someone will have a number of different needs, it doesn’t mean that they will act like it. When it comes to how they live, it could be as though they only have a few needs. There will be their survival needs and then there can be the other needs that they take care of. When it comes to the former, this will include their need for food, shelter and clothing and when it comes to the latter, this can include their need for entertainment, to learn, and be creative. Independent

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Early Deprivation: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Believe That They Are Unlovable?

If someone believes that they are unlovable, it doesn’t mean that they will be consciously aware of this. But, even if this is not something that they are aware of, it is still going to have a big impact on their life. So, a lot of their time and energy could be spent doing things to make themselves more appealing. For example, they could put a lot of effort into their appearance, with them spending a lot of money on clothes. More to it

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Early Deprivation: What Can Happen If Someone Grew Up In A Family That Was Physically Close But Emotionally Distant?

If someone was to look back on their early years, what could soon stand out is that they grew up in a family that was very close. Therefore, if it was put forward to them that they were neglected, they are likely to dismiss what is said. They could say that this is not true as their family did just about everything together. There is then likely to have typically always been someone around and, if they did do something, at least one other family member might have been there. Not Alone

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Imposter Syndrome: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Feel Like An Imposter?

Although someone may have attained a certain level of success, it doesn’t mean that they will feel comfortable with it. Based on how they often feel, it could be as if they have stolen this success from someone else. They could be doing well in their career and a number of other areas of their life could also be going well. To get to where they are, they may have worked extremely hard over the years. A Mismatch

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Mother-Enmeshed Men: Was A Mother-Enmeshed Man’s Father Emasculated?

After coming to see that he is overly focused on his mother, a man could believe that he would be different if his mother hadn’t used him during his early years. This could show that he has thought a lot about what took place when he was a boy. He will then have come to see that he was forced to be there for his mother and deprived of what he needed in the process. Naturally, he will be angry about what took place and he might even feel betrayed. A Half-Life

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Mother-Enmeshed Men: Why Wasn’t A Mother-Enmeshed Man’s Father There For Him?

After a man has come to see that he is focused on his mother and is abandoning himself in the process, he could experience a fair amount of anger and frustration. Nonetheless, as his life is not going to be very fulfilling, it is to be expected that he would feel this way. Along with this, his mother could simply expect him to be there for her and not encourage him to live his own life. He can then be annoyed that she is using him and is unable to look beyond her own needs. A Continuation

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Personal Power: Can A Man Reject His Power If He Was Abused As A Child?

What can be normal is for a man to be walked over by others and to do what other people want. He is then not going to stand up for himself and he will act as though he is an extension of others. As a result of this, he is likely to often be in a very low place and experience a fair amount of frustration. But, as he is often treated badly and is not meeting a number of his needs, this is to be expected. Exte al Feedback

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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Being Seen: Can Child Abuse Cause Someone To Associate Being Seen With Being Humiliated?

Although someone will have the need to be seen, it doesn’t mean that they will feel comfortable being seen. This might be something that they are not consciously aware of or this might not be the case. If this is something that they are not consciously aware of, they could often feel ignored and invisible. They are then going to physically exist but it will be as though they are missing something. A Confusing Scenario

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Child Abuse: Can Someone Have The Need To Always Be On The Go If They Were Abused As A Child?

What can be normal is for someone to spend most of their waking hours on the go. So, from morning until night, they are seldom going to just be, and, even if they were to sit down, they might not be able to simply relax. To settle themselves down, they might need to have something to drink or even take something. By drinking alcohol or taking some kind of medication, they will be able to relax. General Outlook

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Father Wounds: Can A Man Be Submissive If He Had An Abusive Father?

If a man is out with his friends, he can typically be easy-going and happy to go along with whatever another person wants to do. He is then going to go along to get along and he will rarely assert himself. It might not be much different when he is at work, as he could be just as compliant and seldom stand up for himself. And, when it comes to what he does for a living, this could be something that he more or less fell into as opposed to something that he consciously chose to do. The Same Story

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Father Wounds: Can A Mother Use Her Sons Father To Emasculate Him?

If a man is in touch with his power, he will be able to be assertive, take action, and to stand up for himself. This will show that he has a strong connection with his body as this is where his power will be found. Of course, his mind will provide him with a certain level of power but the power that this part of him gives him will pale in comprising to the power that is found in his lower body. One way of looking at it will be to say that this mind will give him the ability to plan his life while his body will give him the power to make these plans a reality. Connected

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Grieving: Is Grieving An Important Part Of Being Able To Embrace Life?

Experiencing loss is part of the human experience but that doesn’t mean that someone will grieve after they have experienced a loss. As a result of this, they can do their best to carry on as normal. Still, this is not to say that they will consciously avoid how they feel as this can be something that will happen automatically. So, as the days, weeks, and months pass, what took place could be a distant memory. Exte al Feedback

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Mental Strength: Can Repressed Pain Undermine Someone’s Mental Strength?

Nowadays, a lot is often said about having the ‘right mindset’ and being mentally strong. By having the right mindset and being mentally strong, someone will be more likely to achieve their goals and handle the challenges that come their way. Naturally, if someone sees themselves and the world in a certain way, they are going to be more likely to do well in life. And, when they have the ability to handle different setbacks, challenges and stressors, they will have what it takes to overcome the hurdles that arise and keep going. The Priority

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Mother Wounds: Can A Man Be Suspicious Of Women If He Had An Abusive Mother?

If a man is seeing or is in a relationship with a woman, he might not feel at ease and be able to let his guard down. This might not be because she has done something to make him question whether or not he can trust her, though. No, he could just expect her to do something that will validate what is going on for him. Then again, he might believe that she is already doing something that validates his inner experience. Looking Back

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Success: Can Success Take On A Symbolic Meaning If Someone Experienced Early Deprivation?

Right now, someone could have a strong need to be successful. In fact, this could be something that they have wanted for as long as they can remember. If they were to think about why they want to be successful, they could think about how fulfilling their life will be. What could also enter their mind is that the purpose of life is to be successful. An Example At this point in time, they could live a life that is anything but fulfilling and they could often be down and depressed. Still, they could have at least one friend or know someone who is very successful.

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True Self: Can Someone Be Out Of Touch With Their Need To Express Themselves If They Experienced Early Deprivation?

Based on how someone typically behaves, it can be as though they are wearing a straight jacket and don’t have a voice. The reason for this is that it can be normal for them to go along with what others want and not to speak up when they need to. They are then going to be an individual, who has their own feelings, needs and preferences, but, they will seldom act like one. Consequently, the life that they lead won’t be in alignment with who they really are. The Norm

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Child Abuse: Can Someone Feel Ashamed Of Their Body If They Were Abused As A Child?

Although someone’s body is part of them and is, therefore, not something that they can get rid of, it doesn’t mean that they have embraced it. As a result of this, they may overlook this part of them or they could do just about everything that they can to change it. What this will illustrate is that they don’t feel comfortable with this part of themselves and are unable to accept it. And, as this is a big part of who they are, it is naturally going to cause them problems. The First Experience

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Early Deprivation: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Have A Fear Of Being Alone?

What someone may find, if they were to spend time by themselves, is that they feel deeply alone. This is then not going to be a time when they are able to enjoy their own company; it will be a time when they have a strong need to be around another or others.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Human Doing: Can Early Deprivation Turn Someone Into A Human Doing?

It is part of the human experience for someone to spend time asleep and time awake. One way of looking at this would be to say that they will then spend part of their life being and part of their life doing. At the same time, this wouldn’t be completely accurate as there will need to be moments when they are able to just be when they are awake. By being able to do this, they will be able to relax and recharge. The Main Point

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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