I don't know Maggie.
I think it depends on the individual.
I knew a household so fucked up, I was amazed anybody got anything done around there.
2 of the girls grew up and became very successful.
One has a chance at a somewhat ok life if he stays in therapy, and the other one wouldn't surprise me to hear she OD's one day soon.
Teach your girls to be strong and give your boy(s?) tons of unfiltered affection, allow them the freedom to fall but kiss the boo boos:)
I am convinced the mother/son bond is important to creating a good man.
Girls are built different, we survive the most harsh enviroments and can still be ok.
Tell your girls that they have the whole world to explore and there are so many amazing things to see, and to allow no one to tell them they CAN'T.
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