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World Service,2 mins

How do we learn to adapt when life doesn't turn out as we planned?

World of Wisdom

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Max, from Germany, got divorced during the pandemic and found it hard to let go of his idea of a perfect family. He speaks to writer and therapist Dr Shefali who suggests that we to learn to let go of the idea that our life should look a particular way. Produced by Ruth Edwards and Charlie Taylor. Photo: Man on a rock with a map Credit: Getty Images

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