Breaking away from negative influences is challenging from "summary" of Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance
In the holler, surrounded by the familiar sights and sounds of addiction and violence, breaking away from negative influences is easier said than done. It's not just about physically moving away or cutting ties with toxic people—it's about breaking free from the mindset that has been ingrained in you since childhood. For many hillbillies like me, escaping this cycle of dysfunction is a monumental task. The very environment that shaped us also holds us back, pulling us down like quicksand. It's like trying to swim against a powerful current, constantly struggling to stay afloat while being dragged under by the weight of our own past. Even when we do manage to distance ourselves from those negative influences, the scars remain. The trauma of our upbringing lingers, haunting us in moments of weakness and vulnerability. It's a battle that never truly ends, a constant tug-of-war between who we were and who we are trying to become. And yet, despit...
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