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Sep 2024
17m 5s

Codependency Series: Codependent Traits ...

The Angry Therapist
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In the final episode of The Codependency Series, Vanessa explores the difference between caretaking and caregiving. She discusses the repression of feelings, needs, and wants, and the challenge of knowing and expressing them. She also delves into the fear of loss of attachment, the need for control in relationships, addresses manipulative behavior, weak boun ... Show More
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