Permission to be Powerful

Permission to be Powerful

Confessions of a Former People Pleaser

How I Stopped Letting Everyone Take Advantage Of Me and Took My Power Back

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Tony V.
Mar 03, 2025
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Being "The Chauffeur" wasn't just about driving people around—it was about how I lived my life. For years, I lived in a constant state of self-abandonment, seeking approval and validation from everyone else. I let others dictate my journey while telling myself I was in control because I was the one holding the wheel. But the truth? I was merely a passen…

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