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" I am an average mother in almost every way, so yes, much to my regret, I do yell at my children. "
Kelly Corrigan
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" Growing up, I saw my mother cry exactly once. The morning of her brother's funeral. One long tear ran down her cheek through her make up until she caught it near her mouth and patted it dry with a tissue she pulled from inside her sleeve. "
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