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Unlike in the distant past, we don\\u2019t really have a rite of passage to adulthood. Dr. Henry Cloud talks about how regardless of how many degrees you have, or how old you are, being an adult is not a guarantee on age or merit alone. So what is adulthood, and how do we get to it? You\\u2019ve probably met people that have made it far into their lives and still aren\\u2019t an adult yet. Dr. Cloud talks about what it means to be a responsible, independent adult. You may physically be an adult, but there are emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects to adulthood that you may need to grow in.

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Written Question:I feel like fear is ruling my life right now. I can feel my life getting smaller and my dreams getting further away. How do I stop giving into fear? I find that my language around fear, the way I frame it, can feel very negative and avoidant, and I am prone to making excuses. I don\'t expect things to be perfect, but how can I feel more secure that things will work out?

Susan has discovered gaps in her memory most likely caused by childhood trauma. She asks Dr. Cloud to talk about dissociation. How can she get back in touch with her emotions? What does childhood trauma recovery look like?

Melanie has a sister that continues to belittle her and mischaracterize her as selfish when she\\u2019s setting boundaries. Her family doesn\\u2019t want to weigh in. When do you decide to stay away from a family member that won\\u2019t respect your boundaries?

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