If I can get people to like me, maybe the bullies won’t bully me 💔

In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I share a candid personal reflection with Quinn about growing up, facing severe bullying in middle school, and how that trauma conditioned me to constantly seek approval as a defense mechanism. Finding your core tribe is key, but learning to value yourself above external validation is where true healing begins.

Did you ever find yourself trying to please everyone just to protect your peace or avoid conflict? How did you overcome that mindset? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇

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