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How guilt about past neglect prevents present connection

I have been meaning to call my grandmother for three weeks but I feel guilty about not calling sooner and now it feels too late to just casually check in.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The shame of imperfect care becomes a barrier to offering the imperfect care that is available now.

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