The Inner Critic: A Controlling Voice

In this chapter, they discuss the concept of the inner critic as being similar to an alcoholic father, using shaming and fear to control our actions. They explain that this voice develops when we are young children and is influenced by the adults around us. They also touch on the manifestation of the shadow in leaders and society and the defense mechanisms used when attacking others.

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