Passive Aggression: A Difficulty to Self-Soothe or Self-Advocate

In today’s episode of the Butterfly Season Podcast, Aisha dives deep into understanding passive-aggressive behavior and how it stems from an inability to self-soothe or advocate for oneself. She shares personal stories and insights from her own journey, emphasizing how we often engage in others' coping mechanisms instead of addressing our own.

Aisha introduces a concept she calls "scratching someone else's itch" — where we take on emotional burdens that aren’t ours to fix. She explores how we can reclaim our energy, self-advocate, and foster healthier relationships by setting boundaries and practicing self-soothing.

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Show Highlights:

• [03:15] Introduction to "Scratching Someone’s Itch" and how it represents engaging with others’ coping mechanisms.
• [08:45] The connection between passive aggression and an inability to self-soothe.
• [15:30] Examples of how we self-abandon in relationships by taking responsibility for others’ emotions.
• [22:10] Aisha shares personal stories of passive-aggressive behavior and how to overcome it through self-advocacy.
• [30:50] Setting boundaries and understanding what’s your responsibility vs. what isn’t.
• [35:00] How self-soothing and reclaiming your energy can build healthier, more authentic connections.

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