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The “Do It All Myself” Mentality that’s Born from Trauma and Feeling Unworthy.
By Jennifer Bauer — 2020
The “do it all myself” mentality is praised by society as a strong work ethic and tenacious independence. But it’s actually a habit born from trauma and feeling unworthy.
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