Micky explores the difficulties of speaking her mind, sharing examples of problems in her relationships. She discusses struggles with her parents and miscommunication on childcare. The speaker reflects on situations where they struggled to express their true opinions, leading to discomfort. They delve into the emotional aspect of asking for help and the pressure to always be strong.
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Micky struggles with speaking her mind and often ends up doing things she didn't intend, leading to sadness and frustration.
Micky fears appearing weak or needy when asking for help, which stems from her upbringing that praised strength and independence.
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Difficulty in expressing opinions
The guest discusses her struggle with speaking her mind, particularly with family and close friends. This leads to sadness and frustration as she often ends up doing things she didn't intend.
Challenge of asking for help
The guest shares examples of her difficulty in asking for help, such as needing assistance from her parents during summer vacation or requesting a specific cycling route with friends. She often avoids expressing her needs, leading to disappointment and stress.
Fear of appearing weak
The guest reveals her fear of appearing weak or needy when asking for help or expressing her desires. This fear stems from her upbringing, where being strong and independent were praised. However, she realizes the importance of acknowledging her own needs and embracing vulnerability in her relationships.
Micky (32) has trouble taking up space. She doesn't say what she really wants, because she's afraid it will hurt someone, or people will think she's pushy. Especially the people close to her. As a result she's often silently unhappy. Together with Berthold she unravels the layers underneath this behavior.
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