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		<title>Why Your Family of Origin Still Controls Your Emotions (and What to Do About It)</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s a common assumption that once we move out, build a career, or start our own families, we have finally “grown up” and left the past behind. Yet, for many, an unexpected comment from a partner or a specific tone of voice from a friend or co-worker can instantly transport them back to the feeling [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s a common assumption that once we move out, build a career, or start our own families, we have finally “grown up” and left the past behind. Yet, for many, an unexpected comment from a partner or a specific tone of voice from a friend or co-worker can instantly transport them back to the feeling of being a vulnerable child. The family of origin impact is like an invisible “emotional GPS” that…</p>
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