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Dec 2024
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The Dangers of Forced Gratitude - 242

CONNIE ALBERS
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In this episode of Equipped To Be, I'm peeling back the layers on something we all think we understand-gratitude. But what happens when this supposedly positive attitude turns dark? Join me, Connie Albers, as we break down The Dangers of Forced Gratitude. I'll share how the pressure to always be thankful can lead to suppression and relational conflicts and harm our children and our mental health. 

We've been ignoring some of the pitfalls of forced gratitude. Tune in to learn how to cultivate gratitude in a way that is genuine, healthy, and truly God-honoring for yourself and your children. 

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