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Family secrets shape our choices from "summary" of It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover
Family secrets have a way of weaving themselves into the very fabric of our lives, shaping the decisions we make and the paths we follow. They lurk in the shadows, whispering their influence into our thoughts and actions without us even realizing it. These secrets, buried deep within the branches of our family tree, hold a power over us that is both subtle and profound. Growing up, we are often shielded from the truth of our family's history, shielded from the skeletons that lie hidden in the closet. But as we mature, as we begin to carve out our own place in the world, these secrets start to reveal themselves in ways we never could have imagined. They color our perceptions, taint our relationships, and guide our choices in ways that we may not even be aware of. In "It Starts with Us," the characters grapple with the weight of their family's secrets, struggling to break free from the patterns that have been set in motion by generations past. They are faced with the consequences of choices made long before they were even born, forced to confront the shadows that have been cast over their lives. These secrets have a way of shaping not only our present but also our future. They influence the way we view ourselves ...
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