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Rewriting your story with Allison Sweet Grant

Worklife with Adam Grant

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Embracing the Junk Drawer of Identity

This chapter explores the metaphor of a 'junk drawer' as a representation of hidden aspects of our identities, including shameful memories and self-perceptions. Through personal anecdotes and reflections on childhood trauma, the speakers discuss the importance of confronting these hidden burdens to foster self-acceptance and vulnerability. The conversation emphasizes the transformative journey of redefinition through writing and honest communication, particularly in the context of parenting.

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