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Sep 2023
20m 36s

Relationships with Yourself & Others Whi...

Rhoda Sommer on Relationships
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Recovery can be very difficult because of shame. Shame is an obstacle to healing for everybody. How do you face hard truths about your own dark side without drowning in the shame? Learn how to balance the footprint of shame that stomps on your soul. The only way to continue to respect that your partner's generosity is used up is to recognize that actions speak louder than words. The work of recovery is totally worth it!

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