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Do you find yourself accepting responsibility for things as a child that weren't yours? Did you own the identity of being a "difficult teenager" or being the one who didn't ask about hard things? In today's episode, Laura is going to explore some common phrases people use to let their parents "off the hook" when it comes to emotional neglect. If any of these phrases feel familiar, you might be taking too much responsibility for what was actually your parent's job. New episodes drop every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

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