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I think an entire generation of mothers lost it a bit. I blame patriarchy, of course, it's easy to do so. But at what level do we start holding people accountable? Sorry... Mother talk is always hard for me but thanks for writing this. It takes a lot to allow oneself to admit their mother is/was shitty. But for me, it was an important step to healing, so there's that.

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Jan 17Liked by Carley Moore

I am loving all your Subby pieces. This one is so good. I respect and admire - more than I can say - how truthful and messy you allow yourself to be on the page. It gives me something important to aspire to. As always, thank you Carley.

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Jan 17Liked by Carley Moore

This one really gets in there <3

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Mar 22Liked by Carley Moore

I admire, always, the volumes you can express in your short pieces. I’m whispering into little girl Carley’s ear: I love you. You are safe and loved unconditionally. Grown-up Carley’s got this!

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Here for you your unfurling rage. Also clocking her assuming telephone intimacy and then blocking via same. Proud of you for all of this and grateful for this breezy read about this (maybe) mother (lol) of all griefs.

Rejecting bogus Mother Love®️ is important.

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oooof this is a great one (as are you) ❤️❤️❤️

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Thank you bb currently sweating with fear over here 💀

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