Issue 20: I wondered if my "superpowers" were actual childhood trauma responses
... and decided to give therapy a little break
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Realizing that my hyper-achiever streaks were actually self-sabotaging behaviors touched a real nerve for me (and, you guys too!!!). Something about the simplicity of that quiz and the straight-forwardness of that Saboteur Profile gave me a ton of clarity. I recognized myself in so much of it. But even though clarity is essential, it will only take you so far.
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