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Don't sponge up everyone else's shame and make it your own.

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Some days you need to focus on good things. Other days you need to fucking complain.

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Get up and tell the truth.

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Nov 29

Some tips on getting through the most magical, harrowing time of the year.

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Nov 22

Start from zero and build a new relationship to yourself and your labor.

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Nov 17

Don't build a religion from your recurring flaws and failures.

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Nov 15

Relationship Expert Tracy McMillan talks attachment theory.

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Nov 10

Most people want to believe that suffering is avoidable.

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Nov 8

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