Beyond Survival

Unlearning self-abandonment & reclaiming rest as a birthright

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LeLe Chan
May 25, 2025
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There are roles we learn before we even realize we’ve stepped into them.

Caretaker.

Peacekeeper.

Protector.

The one who keeps it all from falling apart.

Some of us were praised for being “so strong” when we were just doing what needed to be done. We learned how to hold silence like a shield; how to read the room before we spoke; how to soften the tension so …

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