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Apr 2023
42m 37s

when to give up on someone

GrownKid
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we're nominated for a webby! vote for us here! What does it mean to give up someone? What does it feel like to be given up on? Why do we give up on people and how do we handle it? In this episode we talk about giving up on one-sided friendships, pointless relationships, and how sometimes giving up on someone is the best thing you can do to help them grow. ... Show More
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