How We Secretly Trap Ourselves
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How We Secretly Trap Ourselves
After a while, we can become so used to involving our emotions with problems and crises that we get and stay involved with problems that aren’t our concern. We may even start creating drama or making troubles greater than they are to stimulate ourselves. This is especially true if we have neglected our own lives and feelings. When we’re involved wi
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