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“As long as you look for someone else to validate who you are by seeking their approval, you are setting yourself up for disaster. You have to be whole and complete in yourself. No one can give you that. You have to know who you are - what others say is irrelevant.”

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Nic Sheff
Nic Sheff

Nic Sheff is an American author who gained recognition for his memoir 'Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction'. The book details his struggles with drug abuse from his teenage years and his journey to recovery. more

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