She realized the transformative impact therapy had on her husband and wanted to share that journey publicly, which led to unexpected personal growth and the need for her own healing.
His therapy illuminated her own patterns of emotional entitlement and misogyny, challenging her to share emotional space equally and confront her own healing needs.
The five categories are the perfectionist, the superwoman, the natural genius, the soloist, and the expert. Each category manifests differently in terms of self-perception and behavior.
She feels vulnerable because compliments highlight her intimate, authentic self being seen by others, which can be unsettling due to past experiences of not being trusted or believed.
She believes we need to surrender certainty about life, relationships, identity, and God, embracing curiosity and openness to learn and be proven wrong.
She sees trauma as a filter through which we interpret our partner's actions and emotional states, often leading to misinterpretations and heightened sensitivity.
She suggests examining automatic expectations and when they started, as well as recognizing patterns in statements like 'this always happens' or 'I can never.'
She defines humility as staying in the assigned position God has placed you, not downplaying your greatness, and being grateful for the blessings and compliments you receive.
Previously Recorded
Seminary-trained, licensed trauma therapist, and bestselling author of "Why Am I Like This?", Kobe Campbell is featured in this special throwback episode. She and SJR started to unpack expectations in relationships when a WHOLE therapy session made its way on the airwaves. Tap in to hear how it went and be the first to enjoy our new and improved—SJR, Mind My Business and Rescue Eve podcast segments! No cap, but this episode will challenge you to let people’s journeys be their own, free from your need for co-dependency. So, if you can’t say amen, say ouch!
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