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May 2021
32m 38s

Why Birthdays Make Us Sad

GrownKid
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Birthdays make us sad, but why? Is it because it’s such a wholesome thing? Are we crying happy tears? Maybe we’re angry people pretend to care once a year. In this episode, we talk about our complex feelings behind birthdays.  Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com  teenagertherapypodcast.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, ... Show More
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