In this powerful and tender conversation, Malisa and Angie explore how early wounds shape the way we move through the world. They discuss the hidden impact of childhood bullying—the way it teaches us to shrink, question our worth, and scan for danger long after the playground is gone. They reflect on the pain of parental snooping, growing up without emotional support, and the deep loneliness that comes from emotionally immature caregivers.
Together, they connect these childhood experiences to the challenges we face in adulthood: workplace dynamics that mirror old patterns, bosses or coworkers who lack emotional maturity, and the way we continue to override our own needs just to feel safe. With honesty, compassion, and lived experience, Malisa and Angie invite listeners to reclaim the power they lost as kids, rebuild self-trust, and create the emotional safety they always deserved.
Pause and name the pattern. Notice where you still feel watched, judged, or responsible for others' comfort—whether with family, coworkers, or in your own mind. Ask yourself: Who taught me this? Then gently return to truth: "I am allowed privacy. I am allowed boundaries. I am allowed to feel what I feel."
Try a 24-hour boundary check-in. For one day, observe when you shrink, silence yourself, or assume someone is upset with you. Instead of reacting from old wounds, take one grounded breath, place a hand on your heart, and remind yourself: "My needs matter now." These small shifts in awareness become the first steps toward breaking lifelong patterns.
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