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#RI-6a23cb09·8 months ago·
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Lookback: since childhood

“appeal to others for validation”

I automatically seek validation from others because of past rejection

What I wish I knew
"my need for validation stems from childhood insecurities"
If I could tell you one thing
"recognize and address underlying motivations"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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