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One word of praise would do much more to “improve” him than a hundred critical words ever could. But it would also change her. Giving thanks produces a habit of thankfulness. Gratitude begets more pernicious gratitude.
“I spent a refreshing weekend inhabiting a roll of packing tape during my patient’s sister’s move, making sure the end of the roll was completely invisible to the naked human eye.”
― My Dear Hemlock
― My Dear Hemlock
“We want her to feel that the role of her friends is to validate her existence: “I have friends, therefore I am.” Or even more fun: “I have no friends, therefore I am not.” This is the thought we thrust upon her whenever someone declines her invitation to dinner, whenever she catches a glimpse of two other women in deep conversation. It sounds like a stretch, but believe me, it isn’t to these overgrown kindergartners. They learned their habits of female interaction in that early age of friendship bracelets and You can’t sit here.”
― My Dear Hemlock
― My Dear Hemlock
Reformed Ladies: Book Lovers
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This group is for Christian women who love books and want to share their reads with each other!
Abigail’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Abigail’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
221 books
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14 friends
217 books
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7 friends
705 books
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12 friends
343 books
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17 friends
31 books
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12 friends
159 books
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18 friends
310 books
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55 friends
283 books
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25 friends
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