Most disconcerting, the mom's eyes and smile remind me eerily of my mother's.

I have done lots of #deconstruction since I left, but I still struggle with social skills and connecting with other people deeply. But I think I need to be more open about the conditions of my upbringing. Not to generate sympathy, but to help others understand me.

#theduggars #fundamentalism #exvangelical #churchofchrist