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Jan 2023
35m 28s

Prioritizing Yourself vs Your Parents

GrownKid
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Do you struggle with prioritizing your own wants over the ones of your parents? In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between prioritizing oneself and prioritizing one's parents. We discuss the importance of taking care of oneself and setting boundaries, as well as the cultural and emotional factors that can make it difficult to put oneself first. ... Show More
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