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Sylvia Parry's avatar

This totally resonates with me! I hadn’t put the two together before but it certainly makes sense. I’m also exploring the family narrative of being ill and how we were often told “you’re not allowed to be ill”. That exhortation has had far reaching impact.

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Monica Cardenas's avatar

I can imagine that would have a tremendous impact. Have you read Educated by Tara Westover?

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Sylvia Parry's avatar

I have during lockdown I think but I really want to re-read it now.

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Chris's avatar

❤️

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