“Looking after children can be a subtle way of giving up... They become the whole ones, the well ones, the postponement of happiness, the ones who won't drink too much, give up, get divorced, become mentally ill. The part of oneself that's fighting against decay and depression is transferred to guarding them from decay and depression. In the meantime one decays and gets depressed.”
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Edward St Aubyn
Edward St Aubyn is a British author born on January 14, 1960. Known for his distinctive narrative style and profound psychological insights, he is best recognized for his 'Dog Boy' series. more
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