By Eva Grape — 2021
The influence of my Borderline Personality Disorder mother on my friendship style.
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One of the more difficult situations you may face as a parent is dealing with a coach who is a bully. Unlike the typical "schoolyard bullies," this type of bully is more dangerous and is harder to recognize.1 Consequently, many parents don't even realize that the coach is bullying their child.
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