Have you fallen into an avoidance trap? Is there a difference between security-based versus avoidance-based behavior in sibling estrangement? Low self-esteem can lead to poor boundaries, enabling, and avoidance. Often rooted in trauma, avoidance can generalize to all aspects of an individual's life and contribute to an individual's lack of voice and self-agency. Avoidance may be convenient in the moment, but when consistently used with a toxic sibling, this style of relating actually rubber stamps bad behavior. This episode explores security or avoidant-based behavior patterns, raising your awareness about how you relate to family, friends, and co-workers.

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