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Because she is afraid of not being supported, she unknowingly pushes away the support she needs.

John Gray

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John Gray
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: December 28
Author
Family Therapist
Psychotherapist
Writer
Houston
Texas
Away
Needs
Unknowingly
Pushes
Supported
Afraid
Support

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