Is it a "mental illness" or is it simply and addiction? Yeah, I know! Addictive personalities are considered to have a mental illness, but still...!
In a major way, her mother's "parenting skills"... or LACK thereof, had a great part to do with how she's behaving now.
Her mother's book got put on hold by the publisher, BTW. Smart move, Mr., whoever you are!
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