Jillian on Love Over-coming childhood trauma, mindfulness, and learning how to be in a relationship with Cory Allen
Dec 12, 2022
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Sibling Survival Strategy
- Cory Allen and his brother devised a survival strategy in their manipulative household by agreeing not to believe negative stories told about each other.
- They communicated proactively to prepare for emotional manipulation from their mother.
Gratitude for Trauma's Role
- Cory experienced gratitude for his traumatic past as it shaped a unique perspective and confidence to face life's challenges.
- Acceptance without judgment of past trauma helped him move from suppression to self-awareness and teaching others.
Opening Up Through Love
- Cory describes himself as socially awkward, relying heavily on intellect rather than emotions in early relationships.
- His wife's high emotional intelligence and patience helped him gradually open up emotionally over years.