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Oct 2019
12m 14s

30. Social Masks

THE TEEN LIFE COACH
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We often hide ourselves, try to be someone we are not to gain approval from others. We wear masks. If we are our true selves, that requires being vulnerable We are afraid that if we let others see who we are we could be judged. People might not like who we really are deep down. Our brains are terrified of rejection. We desperately want to fit in. When ... Show More
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