Validating our own anger isn't easy for survivors of verbal & emotional abuse. We're often worried that acknowledging our anger or aggressive feelings as legit & important might make us like "them."

Trust me: even angry, you are nothing like "them." Not in any way that matters.

Hmm... where have I heard about something like this before? 🤔 Dismissive avoidants... ooof. I wouldn't last with someone like that. 🙂‍↔️
No thanks.

as a anxious attachment individual, i’m realizing i have a history of gravitating towards dismissive avoidants. but no more, if it costs me my peace, i no longer want a part of it. healing requires to first recognize and acknowledge.

Dismissive Avoidants often self-sabotage their relationships b/c they subconsciously WANT to fail so they can victimize themselves & validate their core belief/wound that they're not good enough. Sadly, unhealed DAs are only good as superficial friends (as long as you don't mind always initiating).😮‍💨

I love these kinds of graphics!