Responsibility Without Authority
A developmental environment where a child was expected to manage outcomes, prevent problems, or carry responsibility for situations they had little control over or power to change. Expectations may have included keeping peace, managing risk, or “being the responsible one,” without corresponding authority, support, or decision-making ability. Over time, this can shape chronic self-blame, hyper-responsibility, difficulty setting limits, and a persistent sense of being at fault when things go wrong.
“It’s My Fault”
You didn’t cause the chaos — but your nervous system learned to prevent it anyway. This belief tricks…
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“I Am Unimportant”
It doesn’t scream. It simmers — the feeling that your needs don’t count, your voice is optional, and…
“I Am a Burden”
You don’t ask for help—even when you need it. The belief “I Am A Burden” forms in environments…
“I Am Incapable”
The belief “I Am Incapable” keeps you from trusting your ability to handle life. It often forms in…
“I Am Useless”
The belief I Am Useless convinces individuals that they bring no real value — not to others, not…
“I Am Weak”
When the belief “I Am Weak” takes hold, it can drive avoidance of vulnerability, overcompensation through perfectionism, and…
