I wanted to forgive my mom and my dad so badly for the deep hurt they caused, the fear their broken marriage invoked in me, but I also didn’t want to pretend anymore. Pretending is exhausting.
Natalie Brenner, This Undeserved Life: Uncovering The Gifts of Grief and The Fullness of Life
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