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Toxic Workplaces Breed Hyper-Independent Employees: How to Recover

I used to wear my overwork like a badge of honor. Early mornings blurred into late nights. Lunches were optional, often replaced by cold coffee and adrenaline. I thought if I just worked harder, stayed longer, never complained, and constantly said "yes," I’d finally be seen as good enough.

Jen Simpson

May 9

The Rebound Effect: How Leaving a Toxic Relationship Can Create New Trauma Patterns

I used to believe that leaving my toxic relationship would set me free. And in many ways, it did. I gained physical space, reclaimed time, and began the slow process of rediscovering myself. But what no one warned me about was the truth I’d only learn later: freedom without healing just becomes another kind of prison.

Jen Simpson

May 5

Why Smart Women Stay Single: The Hidden Trauma Behind Hyper-Independence in Relationships

I used to believe that needing someone meant weakness. Growing up, I watched my mother shrink herself to fit the small spaces her partner allowed. Her voice softened over the years, her dreams were packed away for his comfort, and her financial dependence slowly turned into a cage. The message was loud and clear: Needing a man makes you vulnerable. And vulnerability gets you hurt

Jen Simpson

May 2

Boundaries vs Walls: How to Protect Yourself Without Isolating

Walls are built out of fear and distrust. They manifest as deep skepticism towards everyone, cutting people off at the first sign of misunderstanding, and masking real emotions by insisting, "I’m fine," even when drowning inside. Walls feel safe at first, but over time, they harden into cages.

Jen Simpson

Apr 28

About Jenelle

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Jen Simpson is an Award-winning and best-selling Amazon author born in Browns Hall, St. Catherine, Jamaica and lived most of her life in Toronto, Canada. She is known for her contagious, welcoming, devoted, inspirational and compassionate spirit. she is the winner of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2022, and a wearer of many hats. she is also a senior real estate law clerk specializing in condominium development and commercial transactions, an inspirational, personal development and transformational speaker and coach, co-founder and CEO of multiple businesses, founder of the Roots of Jenerational Legacy Foundation and founder and host of Life's Deceit Podcast, formerly known as Commitment To A Deceitful Liar Podcast.

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Toxic Workplaces Breed Hyper-Independent Employees: How to Recover

The Rebound Effect: How Leaving a Toxic Relationship Can Create New Trauma Patterns

Why Smart Women Stay Single: The Hidden Trauma Behind Hyper-Independence in Relationships

Boundaries vs Walls: How to Protect Yourself Without Isolating

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