You Can’t Only Be The Victim

In today's episode, Lauren makes an announcement about where she's going on her mental health journey and explains her decision.

Released May 14, 2021  / Topics: Abandonment, Estrangement, Therapy, Healing, Mental Health, Mental Health Podcast  /  Length: 23:08

As you are aware, Lauren has been working through some estrangement issues with a parent. In today's episode of our mental health podcast Lauren makes an emotional announcement about where she's going on next her mental health journey and explains what prompted her decision.

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