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Stop Lying To People. They're Not Perfect Just As They Are

Stop Lying To People. They're Not Perfect Just As They Are

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Tom Knighton
Mar 06, 2023
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Stop Lying To People. They're Not Perfect Just As They Are
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“Oh, honey. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with you. You’re perfect just the way you are.”

How many times have you heard this bit of well-meaning commentary? I can almost guarantee you’ve heard it at least once. Probably more.

It’s something we often tell someone after someone else has criticized them, probably demanding…

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