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Sep 2024
38m 12s

The Danger of a Victim Mindset

JOHN CLARK
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In this episode of the Forest Fires, Addiction, Recovery & Redemption podcast we're talking about what a victim mentality really is and what it isn’t. We'll also discuss how dangerous a victim mindset can be and how we can protect ourselves and our recoveries from falling into the trap of self-pity.


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