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Brent Naseath's avatar

You certainly aren't afraid to bring up some difficult topics. And you do a good job with them. I always labeled this competitiveness. But envy is a good label.

Nathalie Martinek PhD's avatar

Thanks Brent! I like the challenge of taking on tough topics from a nuanced perspective while avoiding tapping into common villain-victim narratives

Nicki Ley's avatar

Thank you, Nathalie. That was apt.

Nathalie Martinek PhD's avatar

Thanks for reading it Nicki!

Nicki Ley's avatar

See you in the Bahamas! 🥳🥰🇨🇦🇧🇸

Nicki Ley's avatar

So, so, so glad I did. And thank you for assuring me that everyone is a narcissist to a degree. As you obviously knew, it was troubling me to a high degree. I really look forward to meeting you. You are cool. 🫶

Puah's avatar

Beautifully written. I have been thinking about this a lot holding my new baby girl. As a therapist, I work with many woman who have experienced this envy and hurt by their mothers and it’s deeply painful to witness. It is hopefully to know that with understanding and depth work many come out strong on the other side and do so differently for their own daughters!