We are injured and angry, scared and sad. Some families, like some cou…

Jonathan Tropper
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We are injured and angry, scared and sad. Some families, like some couples, become toxic to each other after prolonged exposure. ✨ Jonathan Tropper (2009). This Is Where I Leave You: A Novel, p.226, Penguin
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