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Feb 2024
57m 41s

Neglect and Destroy!

Sven Erlandson
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In this impactful counseling episode, Sven finds common threads in the stories of Jamie and Logan, whose childhood experiences have led to lifelong difficulties with relationships. At age 4, Logan was taken away from his negligent parents, only to find himself with a grandfather who stripped and beat him. Jamie was taught relentless self-criticism as modeled by her mother, and she feels "fundamentally flawed." Along with Sven's insightful guidance, Logan and Jamie have some great advice for each other. Explicit content.

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