When Adults Focus on Taking Care of Others at the Expense

question 43

Multiple Choice

When adults focus on taking care of others at the expense of their own needs and have trouble having fun, they may have received the following parental message:  

• A)"Don't be important."  
• B)"Don't be a child."    
• C)"Don't make mistakes."  
• D)"Don't be you."

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