23 May When “Being the Strong One” Becomes a Risk Factor: How People-Pleasing Can Fuel Addiction
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At its core, people-pleasing is a survival strategy. It’s not about kindness—it’s about safety. Somewhere along the way, these individuals learned that being helpful, agreeable, and selfless kept them connected. Maybe it was in childhood. Maybe it was in a chaotic home. Maybe it came from trauma, perfectionism, or fear...