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feeling :/ about this right now… the second chapter is all about the love we are exposed to in childhood, and bell hooks speaks pretty authoritatively on how love cannot exist in contexts of abuse and neglect. i like the sentiment, as it empowers people to stand up for themselves in abusive relationships, but i think it massively overlooks how most instances of paternal neglect occur in the context of addiction.
— Apr 27, 2026 09:46PM
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Marley B
is on page 27 of 240
2/2 … maybe i’m a little sensitive about it because of personal experiences (and i should critically confront them more) but i am not sure i agree with the sentiment that someone who mistreats their child due to addiction cannot love them … i think this more complex than hooks gives credit and her perspective seems to be shaped by someone who has not experienced a love one struggle with addiction idk
— Apr 27, 2026 09:49PM