Martha Beck: Overhelpers Anonymous

Overhelpers Anonymous

If you’re always lending a hand, a shoulder, an ear, even a buck or two to people who can perfectly well solve their own problems, Martha Beck wants you to get over your rescuing addiction and start taking care of yourself.

By Martha Beck
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the December 2006 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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Get over your rescuing addiction and start taking care of yourself.

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