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Series – “Too Much” Messages

From “Too Much” to “Not Enough”

If you haven’t read my posts about the “too much” messages folks get from childhood, adolesence, religion, and/or relationships, you may want to check those out before reading this one. Messages of being “too much” are everywhere. The previous posts in this series include examples of how people say things directly to let you know […]

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Messages from Relationships of Being “Too Much”

Our relationships with others can play a large role in how we view ourselves and how we show up in the world. We receive messages throughout life from those important to us. Sometimes these messages come from direct statements, and other times they are inferred from a look or a comment. The messages from those

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Message from Religion of Being “Too Much”

Spirituality is an area of deep intimacy and vulnerability for many folks. This can take a variety of forms, from structured religious gatherings to solo treks in nature. Many folks whose spiritual journey has included more structured settings have received messages of being “too much.” These messages may have come from a variety of sources,

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Messages from Adolescence of Being “Too Much”

What are the songs that most define your life, the ones that take you right back to a memory? It’s quite likely those are songs from your adolescence. Teens’ brains are primed to experience things intensely and to be impacted by those experiences. That goes for everything from music to interacting with peers to the

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Messages from Childhood of Being “Too Much”

The messages we receive in childhood can leave a powerful mark. At times these messages are explicitly stated directly toward us. Other times these messages are the undertone of  our interactions with others. Regardless of the nature of the message, we can sometimes find ourselves affected by them years down the road. Many of the

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