The Arrogance of Too Much Empathy

Back From The Borderline by mollie adler

Jun 23, 20261:05:08Health

This might be the most personally confronting episode I’ve recorded in a long time. A few days ago, I had to send a text message I had been absolutely dreading. I spent days worrying about how this person would feel, wha...

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