It's so awful, attacking your child. It's the worse thing I know, to shout loudly at this 50 lb. being with his huge trusting brown eyes. It's like bitch-slapping E.T.
In her book "Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith," Anne Lamott reflects on the deep emotional turmoil of losing control as a parent. She describes the pain and regret of shouting at her child, highlighting the vulnerability of children and the bond of trust they share with their parents. This imagery evokes a sense of guilt, as Lamott compares this experience to attacking an innocent being, emphasizing the profound impact such...
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