Renae M. Dupuis

 The Parts Project 

The Hermit Micro-Journey Series (3 Weeks)

Three 1-page practices — Awareness, Healing, and Integration — plus the matching podcast episodes to help you protect your energy and still stay in relationship (without disappearing).

Choose your path

If needing space shows up for you as going quiet, delaying your reply, fantasizing about escape, or hiding your needs until you’ve disappeared… you’re in the right place.

Option 1 — Self-paced

Download any micro-journey instantly (no email required).
Perfect if you want to pick what you need and start today.

Browse Free Downloads


Option 2 — Rhythmic

Want a little structure and support?
Join the 3-week guided email series — you’ll receive one micro-journey per week, with a small prompt and reflection so you can integrate gently over time.

Send Me the 3-Week Series

One email per week for three weeks. Unsubscribe anytime.

Micro-Journeys (Free Downloads)

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Download Week 1 (Free)

Week 1 — Awareness
(Free Download)

A 10-minute practice for noticing when The Hermit comes online, naming your most recognizable retreat pattern, and telling healthy solitude from protective withdrawal. It makes room to ask whether you need solitude right now, or whether you need actual support.

Listen to Episode 1
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Download Week 2 (Free)

Week 2 — Healing
(Free Download)

A 10-minute practice for naming the fear underneath the withdrawal, clarifying what you actually need, and choosing one script for asking for space — one that protects your energy without cutting the relational thread completely.

Listen to Episode 2
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Download Week 3 (Free)

Week 3 — Integration (Free Download)

A 10-minute practice for noticing what helps you come back, catching your “enough input” signals earlier, and choosing one connected boundary instead of disappearing, with a Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul support map to help you return in a small way.

Listen to Episode 3

Want to take the Rhythmic route?

The 3-Week Email Series

Get one email per week for three weeks.
Each one includes:

  • the micro-journey PDF for that week
  • the matching podcast link
  • a short “try this” prompt + gentle reflection question
  • an optional next step if you want to go deeper

Hermit Micro-Journey Email Series (#42)

Choose what feels most true right now (so I can tailor the emails)

Faq

Do I have to do this perfectly?

No. This is a noticing-and-support practice, not a performance.

What if I miss a week?

No problem. You can restart anytime and still benefit.

Is this therapy?

No — it’s educational and supportive. If you need clinical support, please reach out to a licensed provider.

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