"Emotional neglect lays the groundwork for the emotional numbing that helps boys feel better about being cut off. Eruptions of rage in boys are most of...
Loneliness chosen is always preferable to loneliness imposed
~ Bell hooks ~
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Loneliness chosen is always preferable to loneliness imposed
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