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Parts & Presence: Unlearning the Myth of Being Singular

Author
Mary-Cat
Published
Thu 11 Sep 2025
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What if you’re not one “true self,” but a whole system of voices, impulses, and feelings?
 In this episode of The Unlearning Room, I explore Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the idea that multiplicity is the norm.

We’ll talk about:
 – Everyday “parts” and how they shape our choices and relationships
 – The difference between empathy (which can drain us) and compassion (which sustains us)
 – How IFS reframes attachment styles as parts strategies
 – Why re-parenting our inner system from an IFS perspective creates more space for presence and compassion

You’ll also hear personal stories from parenting, family wounds, and the teachings that helped me unlearn the myth of being singular.

Unlearning takeaway: You’re not broken for being conflicted — you contain multitudes.

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More at: cecilymay.com

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