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Permission to Feel Emotions Deeply

Posted on January 19, 2023January 20, 2023 by Pamela Tsigdinos

Permission is a tricky thing. We frequently, readily provide it to others but deny it to ourselves. That’s often because allowing ourselves freely to engage in activities such as sitting with our emotions can seem self-indulgent. But, in reality, it can be self-affirming. Reader Writes About Permission Denied It’s always gratifying to hear from new…

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