In general, the more dysfunctional the family the more inappropriate their response to disclosure. Never expect a sane r — Renee Fredrickson, Repressed Memories: A Journey to Recovery from Sexual Abuse
In general, the more dysfunctional the family the more inappropriate their response to disclosure. Never expect a sane r — Renee Fredrickson, Repressed Memories: A Journey to Recovery from Sexual Abuse
In general, the more dysfunctional the family the more inappropriate their response to disclosure. Never expect a sane r — Renee Fredrickson, Repressed Memories: A Journey to Recovery from Sexual Abuse
In general, the more dysfunctional the family the more inappropriate their response to disclosure. Never expect a sane r — Renee Fredrickson, Repressed Memories: A Journey to Recovery from Sexual Abuse
In general, the more dysfunctional the family the more inappropriate their response to disclosure. Never expect a sane r — Renee Fredrickson, Repressed Memories: A Journey to Recovery from Sexual Abuse
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In general, the more dysfunctional the family the more inappropriate their response to disclosure. Never expect a sane response from an insane system.

— Renee Fredrickson, Repressed Memories: A Journey to Recovery from Sexual Abuse
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