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Why Didn’t They Believe Me w/ Dr. Ingrid Clayton - Part 2

Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani

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The Gift of Validation in Relationships After Adolescence

Chemistry is romanticized and frankly fetishized when we talk about falling in love. Ingrid's story ended with her getting something that many survivors, especially those who experience childhood abuse, do not get. Validation. To have someone tell you years later that they had a similar experience, or they saw it, can be like having steel bands around your chest finally removed.

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