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“How about that. My struggles with C-PTSD made me more empathetic. They made me more attuned to what people needed and uniquely skilled in comforting them. Even the negative parts of my C-PTSD had a silver lining. It was true that when Joey was angry or upset, I had a hard time sitting with his pain and never let him sulk in peace. Instead, I'd nag and badger him until he told me exactly what was up. Once, fed up with me pawing at him like a squirrel analyzing a nut, he yelled, "Can't you just say, 'Hear you, that sucks' instead of trying to solve all of my problems? Not everything needs solving!" But days afterward, once he was feeling better, Joey often thanked me. "In the end, because you pester me, I tell you things I don't tell anyone else. And then the talks we have about my feelings change me for the better," he told me. "Nobody makes me feel cared for as much as you do." I wasn't loved in spite of my C-PTSD--but in part, because of it.”

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Book:What My Bones Know
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“When there is inconsistency in belief and action (such as being violated by someone who is supposed to love you) our mind has to make an adjustment so that thought and action are aligned. So sometimes the adjustment that the mind makes is for the victim to bring her or his behavior in line with the violator, since the violator cannot be controlled by the victim. Our greatest source of survival is to adapt to our environment. So increasing emotional intimacy with a person who is forcing physical intimacy makes sense in our minds. It resolves cognitive dissonance.”

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Book:Tree Leaves: Breaking The Fall Of The Loud Silence
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“if our attention is what we're going to do next to accomplish a specific goal (often decrease a symptom) rather than openness to what the other person is bringing to the moment, we have stepped into our left hemispheres and out of relationship- and our patient will feel that as a kind of subtle abandonment. This interchange will likely happen below the level of conscious awareness and yet lead our person to step back a bit internally, awaiting the arrival of true presence, without agenda or judgement, so that safety can arise in the space in between. At that moment, the healing power inherent in this co-organizing/co-regulating relationship arrives. We have been returning to this crucial distinction in these pages, as much as possible with ongoing compassion for the challenge we experience as we open to the right remaining consistently in the lead.”

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Book:The Heart of Trauma: Healing the Embodied Brain in the Context of Relationships
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“It’s not about one-sided effort or grand displays—it’s about daily acts of kindness, patience, and intention that build trust, appreciation, and closeness over time.”

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Book:365 Ways a Year to Cater to Her: Because She Deserves Your Best-Not Occasionally, but Always
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“It’s important to be sincere and empathetic in your approach, acknowledging her feelings while reminding her of her strength and resilience. Let her know that you believe in her, that you’re proud of how she’s handling the situation, and that you’re there for her every step of the way.”

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Book:365 Ways a Year to Cater to Her: Because She Deserves Your Best-Not Occasionally, but Always
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“Supporting her entrepreneurial goals goes beyond financial assistance—it’s about showing that you’re her partner in every sense, willing to stand by her as she pursues her passions. By sowing this seed, you’re not only helping her grow her business but also strengthening your relationship through shared goals and mutual support.”

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Book:365 Ways a Year to Cater to Her: Because She Deserves Your Best-Not Occasionally, but Always
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“Accepting her as she is allows her to feel loved and valued for her true self, not for how well she fits into a mold. Unrealistic expectations can create pressure, making her feel like she’s constantly falling short, even when she’s giving her all.”

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Book:365 Ways a Year to Cater to Her: Because She Deserves Your Best-Not Occasionally, but Always
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“When words start to fade, we move closer, and everything else dissolves. The waves, the world, even time itself. We kiss, and it’s slow and soft, soaking in each other's touch. When we finally make love, it’s not desperate—it’s peaceful. A promise without words. A memory we both know will last.”

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Book:Never Did I Dream: A Second Chance Off- Limits Romance
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