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When Winter Feels Heavy: Understanding Emotional Inheritance

Have you ever noticed how winter can feel heavier than the season itself? As the days shorten and the nights stretch longer, many of us carry a subtle, lingering weight. It is not just the cold or the dark; it is how our bodies and minds respond to inherited emotional patterns, the threads passed down through generations.

Why Do I Feel Shame and How Can I Manage It?
Shame can hijack your thoughts and emotions, making you feel unworthy or flawed. Learn what happens in the brain and simple ways to respond with self-compassion.

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