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Dec 2021
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Parents, Problems, & Plastic Surgery

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Parents. They just don't understand, right? Whether it's a Mom with body image issues or a Dad with entirely too many issues to list, parents can be a source of stability, safety, and guidance, or an absolute mess full of chaos and uncertainty. If your parents are amazing heroes or total zeroes, this week we discuss some tactics you can use in dealing with your own parental pitfalls.


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