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May 2020
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6 Sneaky Ways Codependency Shows Up as P...

Beatrice Kamau
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Hey girl! In this episode, we talk about the 6 sneaky ways codependency can show up as perfectionism. Perfectionism is a coping mechanism often developed from childhood that helps us feel a sense of control and a sense of worth. The truth is our worth is not in what we can produce or how we can produce it. Listen to this episode to discover more about perfec ... Show More
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