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How to Love Your Complicated Family - How to Be a Better Human

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Explore the complexities of family relationships and personal growth in this 19-minute podcast episode featuring author Ashley C. Ford discussing her memoir "Somebody's Daughter." Delve into Ford's personal journey of growing up with an incarcerated father and navigating a complicated relationship with her mother, while examining the central question of what parts of ourselves we lose as we mature. Discover how writing serves as a powerful tool for processing and understanding life experiences, and learn about the importance of libraries as safe spaces for young people. Examine why adults often become less kind to children over time and gain insights into confronting the messy, difficult aspects of childhood. Through candid conversation with host Chris Duffy, uncover strategies for loving and understanding complicated family dynamics while maintaining personal growth and healing.

Syllabus

How to Love Your Complicated Family (W/ Ashley C. Ford) | How to Be a Better Human | TED

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