A courageous long share on the topic of Confronting and Resolving followed up by an informal conversation.&nbsp;
Reading material on the topic can be found here: <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bb621ac34c4e254dd6315e9/t/5bd78e08f4e1fc0b2cbf8ab8/1540853257345/ReaderCmeeting.pdf">https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bb621ac34c4e254dd6315e9/t/5bd78e08f4e1fc0b2cbf8ab8/1540853257345/ReaderCmeeting.pdf</a>
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The book referenced in regards to writing a letter is here: Mothers Who Can't Love: A Healing Guide for Daughters Book by Donna Frazier Glynn and Susan Forward
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The Child Welfare referenced website for definitions and other information can be found here: <a href="https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/can/">https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/can/</a>
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And to fact check the origin of gaslighting, our presenter was correct- "The term originates in the systematic psychological manipulation of a victim by her husband in the 1938 stage play Gaslight, known as Angel Street in the United States, and the film adaptations released in 1940 and 1944." (Wikipedia)&nbsp;

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