Journaling Idea - On Gatekeeping.

What does “belonging” mean to you?

Does keeping something “only yours” make you feel safe or special? Explore what deeper needs or feelings might be behind the urge to gatekeep.

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Natalia Łobodzińska

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Jul 25, 2025

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