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@Alex Rehbichler this inability to accept gifts is a trauma response to conditional love. "If I take something there is an unspoken expectation for me to return the gift in some form or fashion, with possible punitive consequences if I don't fulfill my end of the agreement." A victim of narcissistic abuse is very likely. Gift giving isn't a sincere gesture, it's transactional, therefore receiving gifts equates to receiving punishment and pain. She sounds very traumatized.

Love bombing is one of the first red flags for narcissism. "I love that you represent the ideal archetypal person I desire, so I'll shower you to death at first to entrap you, while you still represent that fantasy for me, but when you show your real self, I'll criticize, neglect, and abuse you for not living up to my fantasy."

As a highly empathic person, I've learned to use the frame technique in order to keep myself both connected and separated from the collective. Otherwise, it's too easy to pick up on the energies of others which can be detrimental to my health.

@Wendy Prager ooooh. Good question and maybe one I will have to talk out on my youtube channel.

@Wendy Prager https://youtube.com/@poweryogaforthechakras?si=oDJDNZ15Q7f9uV0H