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The Nice Girl Syndrome: Stop Being Manipulated and Abused -- And Start Standing Up for Yourself

Book by Beverly Engel · 2 quotes · Survivors, Survivors Of Abuse, Abuse Survivors

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“If someone is inconsiderate or rude to you, risk telling them how it made you feel or that you didn’t appreciate being treated that way. If you tend to talk yourself out of anger by telling yourself that you don’t want to make waves, try telling yourself instead that it is okay to make waves sometimes and risk letting people know how you really feel.”

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“If you live your life to please everyone else, you will continue to feel frustrated and powerless. This is because what others want may not be good for you. You are not being mean when you say NO to unreasonable demands or when you express your ideas, feelings, and opinions, even if they differ from those of others.”

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