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The False Self We Create vs. The True Self We Seek

The False Self We Create vs. The True Self We Seek

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Todd Baratz
Sep 13, 2024
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As we move through life, especially during pivotal moments—grief, loss, relationship changes, and existential crises—we often find ourselves at a crossroads between two inner voices. One voice belongs to the self or the persona we developed as a survival strategy in response to early family dynamics, societal expectations, and cultural trauma. The other…

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