Edelweiss, the one thing to remember here is that many of the women here have suffered through horrific childhoods and have come through as normal as possible. They may have some bad memories but hopefully newer, happier mamories will cloud the bad ones. A, has you and always will have you and she is luckier than most. I will keep her in my prayers and you as well, and yes get to that book, the world needs to read it and see your genius...
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