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emotional bribes and reactivity in people-pleasing recovery

Stop Accepting Emotional Bribes: How to respond in ways that align with who you truly are instead of the usual reacting.

When you give to get love, approval, or validation, you unknowingly accept an emotional bribe that trades your identity and future for temporary acceptance. This post explores how Jesus modeled truth-filled responsiveness, helping you unlearn people-pleasing habits and show up as your truest, God-aligned self—your radiant Pink Flamingo self – in everyday moments.

January 16, 2026 No Comments

People-pleasing Recovery and the Fear of Burdening Others Financially…

I stole money for the first time when I was six years old. I wanted a sweet for weeks, but didn’t think asking my mom

December 13, 2025 1 Comment

Christian identity

From “You’re Stupid” to “I’m Enough”: Reclaiming Your God-Given Worth

Peals of laughter ran throughout the classroom. To my sensitive ears and heart, they sounded mean. This was not the approval that the desert of

November 1, 2025 1 Comment

biblical relationship conflict

How to Love Your Enemies When Your Loved Ones Feel Like Foes

“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute

September 23, 2025 No Comments

biblical perspective on work

From Exhausted to Empowered: Find Your People-pleasing Recovery Stage

Hours after a tough convo, you’re still replaying what you said, wondering if you were “too much” or “spoke too harshly”. Maybe they’re secretly mad

September 15, 2025 No Comments

biblical perspective on work

4 Flamingo States: Who Are You Showing Up As As You Recover From Self-Sacrifice?

What do you do when you’re in the middle of a messy situation that feels like it has been going on forever and you’ve tried

August 24, 2025 1 Comment

biblical generosity

Biblical Money Stewardship vs People-Pleasing: Why Your Generosity Might Be Selfish

I thought I was a good steward of money. I was wrong. If you are looking to become better with money and give cheerfully… To

July 23, 2025 No Comments

biblical perspective on work

Don’t Despise Small Beginnings

The Work That Doesn’t Feel Important For a long while, I felt like the work I did wasn’t good enough. I compared my work to

June 23, 2025 No Comments

Christian women and relationships

The Shame of “Going Backward”

Listen to the audio version here: https://youtu.be/EREPP6niE2U I want to talk today about how we often feel our work isn’t as important if we’re not

May 27, 2025 No Comments

Christian marriage testimony

I got married!

I got married on February 15!!! I stopped trying to earn love, make it happen and waited on God’s best. After years of healing and

April 21, 2025 No Comments

Category: Dating & Marriage

Stop Accepting Emotional Bribes: How to respond in ways that align with who you truly are instead of the usual reacting.

People-pleasing Recovery and the Fear of Burdening Others Financially…

From “You’re Stupid” to “I’m Enough”: Reclaiming Your God-Given Worth

How to Love Your Enemies When Your Loved Ones Feel Like Foes

From Exhausted to Empowered: Find Your People-pleasing Recovery Stage

4 Flamingo States: Who Are You Showing Up As As You Recover From Self-Sacrifice?

Biblical Money Stewardship vs People-Pleasing: Why Your Generosity Might Be Selfish

Don’t Despise Small Beginnings

The Shame of “Going Backward”

I got married!

Never Put YOURSELF Last Again

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