What do you do when the person who raised you can’t celebrate you? In this episode, I respond to a listener whose father’s health struggles and jealousy make their relationship complicated. We’ll unpack the tension of situations like this, and how to carry success without shame or guilt. Listen to episode 318 here or in your favorite podcast player.
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