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  • About
    • My Story
    • People Pleasing
  • Writing
    • Published Writing
    • Blog
      • Personal Growth
      • Motherhood in Hindsight
      • Brain Tumor
      • Writing
      • Gardening
      • Introvert
      • Life
      • Chronic illness
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  • Media/Press
    • Media Kit
      • Karen’s bio and background
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People-Pleasing

Racism is hidden within ourselves.

By Karen DeBonis | June 5, 2020 | 7

So what am I gonna do about racism? That’s the question we’re all asking ourselves, isn’t it?

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The Benefits of Self-Disclosure.

By Karen DeBonis | February 28, 2020 | 6

Sharing my truth means I can’t hide from it. Once it’s out, I’m confronted with its destructiveness and feel I have no choice but to change.

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Do People-Pleasers Get Angry?

By Karen DeBonis | February 7, 2020 | 0
people-pleasers do get mad

My people-pleasing ensures that no one feels bad–No big deal! Don’t worry! I hate when that happens!–except me.

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Conflict avoidance: An Example.

By Karen DeBonis | January 20, 2020 | 0
conflict avoidance

For better or for worse, I’d rather have a hole the size of New Jersey in my wall than yell at the person who put it there.

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What does it mean to be assertive? (Or not.)

By Karen DeBonis | June 14, 2019 | 0
An assertive dandelion

When my surgeon seemed to chastise me for not understanding his instructions, I had a dilemma.

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