6 Signs You're Abandoning Yourself For Others (Fawning)

Fawning is a survival mechanism that often goes unnoticed, yet it can profoundly impact our well-being and relationships. In this insightful video, we delve into the concept of fawning, exploring the signs that indicate you may be abandoning yourself for the sake of others. Understanding the fawning response is crucial for recognizing and addressing patterns of self-abandonment resulting from past trauma.

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Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Editor: Caitlin McColl
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Ashleigh
Animator: Kayla
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:
Walker, P. (2013). Codependency, Trauma, and the Fawn Response. www.pete-walker.com/codependencyFawnResponse.htm
Tran, C. (2020). What Is Trauma’s Fawn Response (People Pleasing & Appeasing). Liberation Healing Seattle. www.liberationhealingseattle.com/blog-trauma-therapist/trauma-fawn-response-pleasing-appeasing#:~:text=Pete%20Walker%20coined%20the%20term,of%20and%20compassion%20for%20themselves.%E2%80%9D
Gepp, K., & Ryder, G. (2022, Jan 10). The Fawn Response: How Trauma Can Lead to People-Pleasing. PsychCentral. psychcentral.com/health/fawn-response#how-to-recover
Khiron Trauma Center. (2021, Jan 8). The Subtle Effects of Trauma: People Pleasing. khironclinics.com/blog/people-pleasing/