Fawn: When Transition Makes Us Small

Fawning can be difficult to recognize because it is often rewarded. It gets called kindness. Flexibility. Generosity. Emotional maturity. The person who fawns is often described as thoughtful, accommodating, and easy to be around. But beneath those qualities, something else may be happening. The person has learned that the safest version of themselves is the useful one. The agreeable one. The one who keeps everyone else comfortable. Fawn rarely looks like survival. It looks like virtue. And that's exactly what makes it so difficult to see. Today we're going to look beneath the virtue and explore what happens when transition activates the fawn response. www.drfaithjoyner.com Educational Disclaimer: The For Love Only podcast and related resources are provided for educational, informational, and self-reflection purposes only. This content is not therapy, counseling, medical advice, psychological treatment, crisis intervention, or a diagnostic tool. Engaging with this content does not establish a therapeutic or professional relationship. Please seek appropriate professional support for your individual needs.