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COVID Exposure Upends A Planned Gathering
- Patti describes organizing an in-person Beavers outdoor meeting after mostly doing activities on Zoom.
- A leader later reported a confirmed COVID test, which triggered Patti's strong emotional reaction about the event changing.
Perfectionism Hides Boundaries As Guilt
- Hillary identifies Patti's reaction as perfectionism clashing with emerging boundaries and limits.
- The perfectionist voice makes setting boundaries feel guilty and makes self-care harder.
Perfectionism As A Trauma-Earned Strategy
- Dr. Hillary suggests perfectionism can be a trauma response used to earn love and safety.
- That strategy gives temporary affirmation but obstructs seeing existing worth and enjoyment of life.