The Illusion of Intimacy — Why Oversharing Isn’t Connection: A Deep Dive Into Episode 12
Description
For many trauma survivors, oversharing isn’t carelessness—it’s a defense mechanism. When you’ve experienced a life where your voice was silenced, your truth denied, or your needs invalidated, you might learn to try to "earn" safety and connection by laying it all out there—fast.
You might recognize this thought: “If I tell you everything upfront, maybe I’ll finally be seen, understood, or accepted.”
What begins as a desperate attempt for authentic connection can quickly turn into a pattern of giving too much, too soon—to people who may not have earned that level of access to you.
That’s not vulnerability. That’s unfiltered survival mode.
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