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Jul 22
57m 6s

The Trick to Finally Becoming an Adult

Glennon Doyle and Audacy
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430. The Trick to Finally Becoming an Adult Glennon, Abby, and Amanda revisit the six family roles, uncover which ones they've each lived out, and share how they're working to heal and grow beyond them.  -How shifting some of their family roles is shifting Glennon and Amanda’s personal dynamic; -The schism rejecting a family role can create;  -Why apolog ... Show More
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