036 : How To Be A minor genius : Bust Out Of The Victim/Rescuer Dynamic
An elegant and efficient exploration of the classic victim / rescuer dynamic as it specifically relates to artists and gatekeepers.
There comes a point in every artist’s story when their relationship with gatekeepers — and by extension, their rescue fantasy — comes crashing down.
In the wreckage, there’s usually a whole lot of broken dreams, hurt feelings, and if things get real bad, some not insignificant lawyer fees. Just ask Lil Wayne or Birdman.
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