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28 Coming-of-Age TV Shows (Bursting with 90s and 2000s Nostalgia)

Coming-of-Age Tv Shows

Watching coming-of-age TV shows is a heartwarming (and nostalgic!) way to connect with and heal your inner child.

As you watch, you’ll be able to recognize yourself in the characters’ lives and remember the good and bad parts of being a teenager.

Connecting with the stories of growing up, you’ll be able to remember your friends, family, and first love.

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13 Signs of Controlling Parents in Adulthood (That Are Ruining Your Life)

Signs of Controlling Parents in Adulthood

Do you feel like your parents are always breathing down your neck? Do they make all your decisions for you — even though you’re an adult?

If you feel like your parents are controlling your every waking moment, you are not alone.

It’s important to recognize these 13 signs of controlling behavior, so you can take the healing steps to gain your independence.

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22 Celebrity Memoirs About Stars Who Survived Childhood Trauma

Celebrity Memoirs About Childhood Trauma

One of my favorite ways to connect with my inner child is by reading memoirs about childhood trauma — especially celebrity ones.

These autobiographical books showcase that even though celebrities look like they have the ideal life, you never truly know what someone else is going through.

These celebrity memoirs tell stories of child abuse, neglect, and trauma, as well as overcoming this massive pain.