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Connie Norsworthy's avatar

I love the destinction you make between people “hurting” vs. being “broken.” 💜

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ClareB's avatar

“Pain is the price of admission to sit at the table of love.” Beautiful. I love that Shaun.

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Shaun Galanos's avatar

I'm pretty sure I “borrowed” that one from @The Angry Therapist

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ClareB's avatar

Wonderful article, all the same x

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Shaun Galanos's avatar

Thank you!

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Grace's avatar

Great article! Appreciate the practical suggestions 🤍🤍🤍

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Shaun Galanos's avatar

Wooop! Glad you liked it. I debated breaking the sup into two separate articles but I thought I best to include the suggestions in this article!

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Grace's avatar

I'm glad you didn't 🤍 love your practical pov.

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Marni R's avatar

I desperately needed to read this today. Now, to take that next step...

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Shaun Galanos's avatar

What's the next step?

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Heather Crume's avatar

Really great article! I love the advice to start with opening up to safe people.

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Shaun Galanos's avatar

It’s the place to start. We all have at least one person willing to listen and good at it. Find those people, disclose, and celebrate!

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Christopher Zelno's avatar

This was a really really good one Shaun.

Love the distinction between being " wounded " and " broken ".

4. Be willing to get hurt - oh, shit.....

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carla francisco's avatar

I think I'm ready to gently open up again and become emotionally available. So your text is very helpful. Thank you. ❤️‍🩹

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