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“It feels like people talk a lot, in their relationships and in therapy. But my family wasn't like that. My dad wasn't and I wasn't. Things were said, but via the language of action.”

Quote by Leigh Newman

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Leigh Newman is an American writer born on May 15, 1971. Her works are known for their deep psychological insights and portrayals of women's lives. more

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