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Why Self-Acceptance Is So Hard — And What Actually Helps
Self-acceptance sounds simple, but it rarely feels that way. Here's why "just accept yourself" doesn't work — and what does, through a somatic and parts-work lens. "Your focus for the week: self-acceptance," my therapist told me recently. Simple, right? Like Personal Development 101. Except it isn't. It's one of the things I see myself and my clients stumble on again and again. Why "Just Accept Yourself" Doesn't Work Lately I've been wrestling with the idea of being visible o
Marissa Leal
4 hours ago3 min read
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