Most children would rather preserve the fantasy of a loving connection with their fathers and mothers, at all costs, even if it costs them their self-esteem. When you're three or seven years old, it's less frightening to think of yourself as an unlovable, disappointing screwup than to recognize the fact that you're living with a monster.
Keith AblowWhen people can do something simple to avoid conflict--say, hit a button or unlock a latch--they'll generally do it.
Keith AblowThe bad things don't seem to happen to bad people.' That's because they already did. There's no original evil left in the world.
Keith AblowI figured anybody who talked about church as much as she did was using it a little like cocaine anyhow.
Keith Ablow