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What makes you feel guilty and how do you handle it?

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We all deal with guilt in our lives, and it doesn't feel good, but does guilt serve a function? Does it make us do better? And, if so, how can we channel it into positive action? Also, what do you do about the friend whose online personality makes you cringe?

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Jun 9, 2023

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