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Jenn L.

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Why I Moved Abroad…and Why I Moved Back

I moved to Paris for four years to pursue my studies and gain international work experience. Here’s what happened.

Nov 10, 2024

Why I Moved Abroad…and Why I Moved Back

Nov 10, 2024

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Moving Abroad Saved My Life

The space away from my family allowed me to start therapy and my reparenting journey

Aug 12, 2024

Moving Abroad Saved My Life

Aug 12, 2024

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How Trauma Made Me Shut People Out

Emotional neglect from my childhood made me feel invisible and caused me to isolate myself.

Dec 11, 2024

How Trauma Made Me Shut People Out

Dec 11, 2024

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Recovery After Emotional Neglect

Being emotionally neglected by my parents led me to develop dysfunctional protective buffers and a fear of receiving in my relationships.

Sep 13, 2024

Recovery After Emotional Neglect

Sep 13, 2024

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How My Anxious Attachment Pattern Makes Relationships Difficult

Not being able to say what I need and separation anxiety are just some of the things I deal with as an anxiously attached person

May 5, 2024

How My Anxious Attachment Pattern Makes Relationships Difficult

May 5, 2024

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Invisible Illness

Growing Up With Parents Who Had PTSD

I did not realize until I was an adult how anxious and fearful my parents’ household was

Feb 19

Growing Up With Parents Who Had PTSD

Feb 19

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Modern Women

Why Do I Keep Getting into Bad Relationships?

I kept getting my heart broken as a young adult by getting into one bad relationship after another and not understanding why

Feb 12

Why Do I Keep Getting into Bad Relationships?

Feb 12

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Invisible Illness

“Magical” Thinking In Relationships

I escaped into stories and developed magical thinking because my emotional needs were not met as a kid

Feb 1

“Magical” Thinking In Relationships

Feb 1

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Invisible Illness

Forgiving Myself for Past Relationship Mistakes

I am working through unresolved regrets and letting go of the past in order to move on and build a healthier future.

Jan 22

Forgiving Myself for Past Relationship Mistakes

Jan 22

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Invisible Illness

Forgiving My Father

I forgive my father for his emotional unavailability and reconnect with self-compassion and security

Jan 12

Forgiving My Father

Jan 12

Jenn L.

Jenn L.

I write about my experience as a second generation Asian American, mental health, and female empowerment. Contact me at https://jenniferinparis.weebly.com

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