Like Harry and Meghan, Say ‘No’ to Family Expectations

Dr Joel Low, Consultant Clinical Psychologist

17-Jan-20 14:30

Like Harry and Meghan, Say ‘No’ to Family Expectations

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, better known as Harry and Meghan, have announced that they will “step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent”. If they can say “no” to family expectations, can we?

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