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Sep 8

30m 27s

Why Taking the High Road Is Keeping You ...

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Too many women think that taking the high road makes them strong, wise, or 'the bigger person.' But what if that road is actually keeping you stuck in self-abandonment, silence, and disappointment?

In this episode, I break down why the high road can be a trap, what to do instead, and how decentering men frees you to finally choose yourself.

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