Patterns in Emotionally Intelligent Women Who Are Stuck

When Empathy Becomes Excuses

The Green Room Patterns in Emotionally Intelligent Women Who Are Stuck When Empathy Becomes Excuses The Girls Like Me Feb 02, 2026 6,386 217 1,535 Share This Sunday, as I was flipping through Netflix trying to decide what to watch, I came across one of my faves…. Girlfriends but I just couldn’t get myself to hit play because the last thing I wanted to do was to watch Joan be… Joan. Now don’t get me wrong, my girl (and namesake) is a complete G. A successful lawyer, STUNNING, with a fabulous wardrobe to boot. Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subsc

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