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Apr 2020
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Codependency and Hypervigilance

Lisa A. Romano
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Codependency is rooted in a deep sense of shame and powerlessness. Hypervigilance is tied to being on guard for the next attack. Adult children of alcoholics and or children of narcissists have been forced to leave their childhoods behind. To learn more about Lisa and her work you can visit https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp Subscribe to Lisa's YouTube Channel http://bit.ly/32zOvUh Contact Us At support.coach@lisaaromano.co

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