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When we encounter something difficult in our lives, we naturally go into fix-it mode--whether the pain is physical or emotional, our firs...

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As a psychologist, I am consistently in awe of my patients’ lives. Their stories of grief and resilience, hope and fear, anger and forgiv...

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