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My Mother Called Me “Damaged Goods” at My Sister’s Baby Shower—Then My Five Children Walked Through the Door

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around her chair.

Cashmere baby blankets.

Silver rattles.

Handmade quilts.

Designer diaper bags.

A stroller that cost more than my first car.

Every present inspired excited gasps.

Every ribbon inspired admiration.

Every tiny pair of shoes inspired discussion.

Lily thanked everyone politely.

She smiled.

She laughed.

She performed.

But I noticed the tension around continue reading …

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