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Jan 2024
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Q&A: Divorce, Adoption, Narcs, and More

Sven Erlandson
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In this recorded Lightning Round session, Sven takes on his online followers (with a little help from Rob and KC) with questions including: How do I handle the physical stress from a relationship with a narcissist? How do I know if it's the right time to divorce? How can I tell my son that he's adopted? How do I have a relationship with an avoidant partner? And more! Please join all of us for Lightning Round LXX. Explicit content.

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