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Thinking for yourself and making your own decisions can be frightening. Letting go of other people__ expectations can leave you feeling empty for a time. And yet seeing yourself as an independent adult who can stand up for your own choices frees you to accept yourself as you are.
Ellen Bass The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
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Thinking for yourself and making your own decisions can be frightening. Letting go of other people__ expectations can leave you feeling empty for a time. And yet seeing yourself as an independent adult who can stand up for your own choices frees you to accept yourself as you are.

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