Happy Place — Alan Cumming: “I allow people to be abusive!” How to build self-worth and say no

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Alan Cumming: “I allow people to be abusive!” How to build self-worth and say no

Happy Place · 7

Alan Cumming's dad told him he was worthless, and his mum told him he was precious. Figuring out how he feels about himself has been a life’s work. In this chat with Fearne, Alan’s open about the ways he’s allowed people to treat him badly, and how he’s learnt to get comfortable with confrontation and setting…

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