Today, I explain the defense mechanisms, repression and suppression in a way that makes them make sense. I teach you why they are your friends--they help you get through situations you otherwise would be just too hard to handle.

Today's client, Mallory:

In this episode, you listen to another therapy session between me and Mallory. Mallory tells the story of her childhood (which she describes as both lovely and horrible). She has nice memories of her caring mother, and rough memories of getting drunk with her dad, kidnapping, and underage-you-name-it.

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