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How to overcome the fear of angry people and personal criticism in business

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Megan DeMatteo
Jul 03, 2024
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Welcome back, fellow travelers. Today, we’re covering No. 3 on the ACA Laundry List, which states, “We are frightened by angry people and any personal criticism.” 

We adult children of alcoholics (ACAs) often become particularly sensitive to feedback or the possibility of violence due to past conditioning and memories. We…

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