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Barbara Ehrenreich

At best the family teaches the finest things human beings can learn from one another generosity and love. But it is also, all too often, where we learn nasty things like hate, rage and shame.

Barbara Ehrenreich

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Families can be the place where people first experience kindness and caring, which are some of the most valuable lessons in life. However, they can also be the environment where harmful feelings like anger and guilt are passed down and learned.

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