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Jesus Christ. I had an unstable mom too, and this brings back all kinds of memories of being in the care of someone whose judgment I really did not trust one bit. It's terrifying. The fact that she gaslighted you afterwards about what happened! Fucked UP. I'm so sorry. My mom is still alive, I'm her primary caretaker, and I'm still so mad at her for all the crazy shit and bad decisions.

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Triple yikes!

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Oh my god Susie. I had no idea. This is chilling. And so beautifully written. Wishing I could wrap my arms around your 14 year old self.

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This was so intense omg. i loved it and it was very hard. wow. My mom tried to commit suicide too, three times. i found her twice on the pills. i never shared this really. You survived and thrived. by a miracle. by your wonderful father. by your own will . so much pain....

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each time I read a version of this episode, i am more horrified.

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