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    When Love Sounds Like Doubt — Recognizing Fear in the Voices That Care About You

    We’re told to watch out for “haters.” The loud critics. The ones who scoff, roll their eyes, or outright insult your ambitions. But the truth is, those voices are easy to ignore. The harder voices to deal with are softer — the ones that come from people who love you. You finally take that bold step — launch your small business, write your book, start teaching online, go full-time on a creative project. And instead of applause, what you hear is: “Are you sure this will work?” “What if it doesn’t go as planned?” “Maybe it’s better to have a…