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Jan 5Liked by Ally Hamilton

This is what I talk about in therapy most of the time. It’s really difficult and painful to manage other people’s stuff but I’m glad I’m evolving as well like you. Happy to see you sharing about this. I def think its a silent struggle most of us face!

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I think the stuff we’re “wired” to do in childhood is the toughest stuff to overcome and takes a lot of awareness, determination and vigilance, but even as I write that it sounds so intense and it doesn’t feel that intense these days. It’s just something I know about myself and keep an eye on. I’m glad I can laugh about it, and I do know I continue to “feed the beast” of codependency a lot less. Progress not perfection ;) And grateful this resonated even though I know it’s not the most fun thing to manage sometimes! Here’s to fewer monkeys in 2024! xo

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Love this, your honesty and for being you xx thank you for sharing 🙏 xx

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Love you, too! Thanks for being here.

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Jan 5Liked by Ally Hamilton

“It was a self-created, somewhat neurotic circus inside my head, and all the monkeys were mine. Good times.” Classic!

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Oh well, if you can’t laugh at yourself you’re really in trouble, right? 😄🙈

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Jan 5Liked by Ally Hamilton

Absolutely! I liked the way it rhymed at the end as well. Very catchy. 👏🏻

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