The 5 wounds that prevent us from being ourselves.
Rejection, abandonment, humiliation, betrayal, and injustice: five fundamental wounds that are the origin of our physical, emotional, or mental ailments. Lise Bourbeau, through a very detailed description of these wounds, leads us towards the path of healing. Because our true fulfillment depends on understanding these mechanisms, which ultimately allows us to finally be ourselves. A simple and practical guide to transform all of our daily problems into stepping stones for growth.
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- Deep emotional wounds: The book describes the five emotional wounds of the soul that can trap us in a cycle of pain and insecurity. These wounds are rejection, abandonment, humiliation, betrayal, and injustice.
- The formation of wounds and masks: At the beginning of life, wounds are formed and masks are created to protect them. Masks are defense mechanisms that we adopt to hide our emotional scars. The ultimate goal is to live unique experiences, learn from them, and accept ourselves.
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"The greatest wound we can inflict on ourselves is to remain in a place where we are not welcome."
"Don't wait for others to fix your wounds. Take ownership of your pain and begin the healing process yourself."
"The five wounds that prevent us from being ourselves are rejection, abandonment, betrayal, injustice, and humiliation."
"Rejection is the feeling of being unwanted and unloved."
"Abandonment is the feeling of being left alone and without support."