Festive Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace Against Past Abusers This Holiday

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Summary

In this conversation, Vicki Dau discusses the importance of self-love and acceptance, encouraging individuals to embrace their feelings and recognize their worth. She emphasizes that it is normal to feel guilty or uncomfortable when prioritizing oneself, but highlights the relief and positivity that can come from allowing oneself to feel and express love.  She and Tom provide lots of possibilities to get your conversations going to create a holiday filled with peace.

Takeaways

It's okay to love yourself and give yourself grace.
You might feel guilty when prioritizing your feelings.
Look for the good in your feelings.
Embracing self-love can feel different at first.
Recognizing your feelings is a step towards acceptance.
Self-love is essential for emotional well-being.
It's important to allow yourself to feel relieved.
Your feelings matter, and it's okay to express them.
Personal growth often involves uncomfortable feelings.
Self-acceptance leads to a more fulfilling life.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Holiday Challenges for Survivors
06:20 Confronting Secrets and Family Dynamics
15:05 Creating New Holiday Traditions
18:49 Introduction to Reframing Life and Love
18:53 Actionable Insights for Enhancing Relationships

Keywords

self-love, acceptance, emotional well-being, personal growth, mental health