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On Fire: Finding Your Gift And Using It
From CYA and Being Nice—to Truth
By
grose
Things could get ugly—even violent—growing up. My very-afraid-and-too-stressed-out-post-Great-Depression parents might yell or hit one of their six kids who neglected their chores or talked back like a “smart alec.” The result? I learned CYA. Watched my back—always. Pleased my adult audience—always. Hid out to Stay safe. My main life skill became ducking disapproval. When I…
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