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“Depression is a death within, a knowledge - terrifying - that you cannot resurrect yourself. Depression is loss of the vision that lets leaves breathe and fall, that lets the air smell of seed and soil. And there must be rage, yes I think there is rage toward such a severing, such a ragged-deep rupture with the world.”

Quote by Lauren Slater

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Welcome to My Country

This travelogue takes readers on a journey through a country, showcasing its unique cultural heritage, natural beauty, and the everyday lives of its inhabitants. The author shares personal anecdotes and observations, providing a vivid and engaging portrait of the nation's character and spirit. more

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Lauren Slater
Lauren Slater

Lauren Slater is an American psychologist born on March 21, 1963. Her research focuses on psychotherapy, memory, and identity. Slater is known for her profound insights into the process of psychotherapy and her contributions to the study of memory. more

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