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Durga and the People-Pleaser

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  2. The insight — How the Hindu goddess Durga — warrior deity who defeats Mahishasura — maps to the psychology of boundaries, the diffe...

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How the Hindu goddess Durga — warrior deity who defeats Mahishasura — maps to the psychology of boundaries, the difference between reactive and grounded assertion, and what people-pleasers need to understand about the source of genuine protection.

 

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Healing the People-Pleaser Wound

A Somatic Guide to the Fawn Response, Nervous System Regulation, and the Return to the Authentic Self

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