Many high-achieving helpers who feel called to brighten the world are unknowingly limited by past trauma responses. What once helped us survive—becoming strong, responsible, and caring for others—can transform into patterns that block us from making our biggest impact.
• Childhood neglect or trauma often shapes lightworkers who become high achievers rather than staying stuck in survival mode
• The "fawning" trauma response creates people-pleasing behaviors that look like kindness but actually hold us back
• Common symptoms include chronic people-pleasing, overgiving, over-responsibility, and guilt when prioritizing ourselves
• Other signs: needing everyone's approval, undervaluing yourself, excessive need to impress, self-neglect, and perfectionism
• These behaviors create an invisible wall preventing the risks necessary for bigger impact
• Whatever you're avoiding is exactly where your growth and work lies
If you need help breaking through these patterns, email me at [email protected].
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