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And that is what I think too. Our imperfections are what make us human. Her wish to do better is what defines her a good mother.praise+anyi wrote: ↑16 Mar 2020, 12:40 When mistakes happen in any area of our lives, we pick up our lessons and improve on them in order to avoid repeating such mistakes. Hillary was abandoned, and with that consciousness she tried as much as possible to build a better relationship with her daughter.
Yes there were times when it seemed like her actions weren't matching her words, but we should understand that we are humans full of imperfections.
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Do you think that is something we do a lot...as humans always competing and comparing with others? She did it in a good way, she did better. I know people who justify their bad behavior as "well I didn't do as bad as such and such person"!Purti10 wrote: ↑17 Mar 2020, 18:44 I think Hillary's relationship with her mother reflected a lot in her relationship with her daughter. Every time something happened with Claire the thought of her mother popped in her mind. She always compared herself with her mother thinking if she was doing right or not.
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I don't blame her either. As a matter of fact, that makes her more relatable.Laurina_Olowo wrote: ↑19 Mar 2020, 09:00 You know, everyone has history and this affects us whether negatively or positively. It's either we are trying to avoid repeating it or doing something so we have a better experience. I think that was what happened to Hilary. Her past experiences have made her into this person we see. I do not actually blame her.
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What a great point. You are absolutely right. I mean we forget these inner demons we often fight each and single day or for a long time. She is a fighter. And without the doubt very courageous.Katherine Smith wrote: ↑19 Mar 2020, 17:23 I think that for many adults who grow up in dysfunctional households they think of themselves as inadequate especially when it comes to having relationships. When you are abandoned at an early age, you feel like you are unlovable and you crave someone to love you no matter what. I think that it requires a lot of internal reflection and courage to fight against your past in order to create a brighter future.
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I guess it is true. Many people choose the easier road.spencermack wrote: ↑17 Mar 2020, 10:30Constantly fight our past to try and create what we want. Many people give up the fight and give into a cycle of family and circumstance.AntonelaMaria wrote: ↑01 Mar 2020, 04:52 How do you think that Hillary’s mother leaving her reflected on her own relationship with her daughter? How often do we fight our past experiences trying to be free of repeating same old mistakes?
This book gained depth trough the theme of heritage and family. It made Hillary more real and relatable character to me. Her struggles are realistic. I could understand her issues with being hesitant about more children and feeling inadequate. Those are such human doubts and especially with mothers.
It made her even better mother in my eyes because she tries so much with everything she knows.
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