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Nicholas Purcell

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Oliver’s mum was a narcissist and his dad avoidant. His own breakup forced him to address his dysfunctional childhood

Oliver’s mum was a narcissist and his dad avoidant. His own breakup forced him to address his dysfunctional childhood

We inherit more than eye colour and bone structure from our parents. We inherit rules, silences, habits, beliefs. We inherit the shape of our...

22.06.2026 0

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Nicholas Purcell