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Jenn L.

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Invisible Illness

Moving Abroad Saved My Life

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

Aug 12

Moving Abroad Saved My Life

Aug 12

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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

Recovery After Emotional Neglect

Sep 13

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Invisible Illness

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

How My Anxious Attachment Pattern Makes Relationships Difficult

May 5

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Invisible Illness

Avoiding Real Relationships

People who are afraid to get hurt often get lost in fantasies instead of facing the realities of a mature relationship

Sep 5

Avoiding Real Relationships

Sep 5

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Modern Women

When Friendships Expire

Some friendships that I made during low points in my life didn’t last after I healed and stopped people pleasing

Mar 26

When Friendships Expire

Mar 26

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Modern Women

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

Why I Moved Abroad…and Why I Moved Back

Nov 10

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Modern Women

My Friends Don’t Need Me to Babysit Them

I have an unconscious belief that I had to do this because that is what I had to do for my parents

Nov 5

My Friends Don’t Need Me to Babysit Them

Nov 5

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Invisible Illness

I Grew Up Getting Bullied by Family Members

I never acknowledged it as a kid, but I now realize that several of my (previously) close family members are bullies.

Nov 3

I Grew Up Getting Bullied by Family Members

Nov 3

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Modern Women

When I Get Hangry, I Get Triggered

I used to lash out and blame other people when I got hangry. Now I’m learning to communicate my needs calmly instead

Oct 31

When I Get Hangry, I Get Triggered

Oct 31

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Invisible Illness

A Secure Partner Gives Me the Emotional Safety to Work Through Triggers

Secure partners can provide a protective shield that makes facing the outside world an easier task

Oct 29

A Secure Partner Gives Me the Emotional Safety to Work Through Triggers

Oct 29

Jenn L.

Jenn L.

1.99K Followers

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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