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“It is children's desire to be good for us that warrants our trust, not their ability to perform to our expectations.” quote by Gabor Maté — Download Open image

““It is children's desire to be good for us that warrants our trust, not their ability to perform to our expectations.””

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“Attachment is our connection with the world. In the earliest attachment relationships, we gain or lose the ability to stay open, self-nurturing and healthy.…

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“So what you've actually got is traumatized children. When children are traumatized that affects how they feel about themselves, which is deeply ashamed because…

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