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When Janette was 3 years old a cotton fire started because she wasn't paying attention and standing on a stool over the stove cooking hot dogs herself, she was in the hospital for 6 weeks. Jeanette tells the nurses, “Mom says I’m mature for my age, and she lets me cook for myself a lot.” The book then states ,“The two nurses looked at each other, and one of them wrote something down on a clipboard."(Pg. 11)

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The impact of parental neglect affects actions that can be made in the future.

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The impact of parental neglect affects actions that can be made in the future.

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This is an example of the parental neglect because she was raised in a household where there was close to no order and she was raised in an environment of chaos. When being born in an environment of chaos and in a house with no order it's understandable that she might have experienced a little bit of "Arrested Development" because of the extreme and often circumstances in her childhood. Jeannette's father struggled with alcoholism, and her mother was frequently detached from reality, always prioritizing her artistic ambitions over the well-being of her own children. These actions the parents made developed Jeannette a sense of mind towards an independency of her own choices. Jeannette began learning a lot on her own with out her adult peers, only adapting to her knowledge she was sought to see through the eyes of others she met. Jeannette's parents hindered her emotional and psychological development with the lack of simple stable parental support the Walls children and let alone Jeannette truly deserved.

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Jeanette stood up for Brian when they were you get after Erma sexually assaulted him. Jannette shouted, “Erma, you leave him alone.” “I know what I saw.. She's a pervert!” (pg.147)

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Siblings Have Everlasting Connection Through Loyalty

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Siblings Have Everlasting Connection Through Loyalty

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This is an example of siblings having an everlasting connection through loyalty because Jeanettes loyalty shows. Jeanette proves her brother she’s got his back by not letting Erma try to get close to him. Jeanette and Brian being super close have a sense in connection of looking after each other and protecting each other. I feel it filled with that sense of safety and comfort knowing that they have someone in their corner who will always defend them. With that trust and support of loyalty can help them face tough situations together and emerge even stronger. Whether it was dealing with bullies, helping each other through tough school stuff, or just being there during hard times. Those moments built  ]on trust and understanding, made the bond even stronger with them.

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Jeanette says, "I wanted to let the world know that no one had a perfect life, that even the people who seemed to have it all had their secrets." (Pg. 264) 

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This quote highlights the idea that everyone has problems, even if they look perfect. It shows me all have hopes and dreams, but also secrets on the surface. This emphasizes the importance of vulnerability. When people share their secrets or struggles, it not only humanizes them but also fosters deeper connections with others realization can inspire empathy. Understanding that everyone has their own battles can encourage us to be kinder and more supportive toward others. This idea creates personal growth and inspiring empathy and creating that awareness they need.

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Jeanette explains, “At night Mom and Dad always left the front door and the back door and all the windows open. Since we had no air-conditioning, they explained, we needed to let the air circulate. From time to time, a vagrant or a drunk would wander through the front door, assuming the house was deserted. When we woke up in the morning, we'd find one asleep in the front room.” (pg.102)

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This is an example of a lack of awareness because her mom and dad  left the doors open; they didn’t realize how choices would affect Jeannette growing up. This can lead to feelings of neglect or confusion in a child, especially when they’re trying to navigate their own emotions while also wanting to protect their parents. It’s like they’re in their own bubble, missing the bigger picture. Jeannette's situation really highlights that relationship where she feels this needs to shield her mom and dad, even if her mom and dad weren't there for her.  Jeannette would feel bad but it wasn't because she was ashamed. In the end, Jeannette still wants to protect her mother and show everyone they are not bad people.

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Jeannetee said ”A year after Dad died, I left Eric. He was a good man, but not the right one for me.”(Pg. 280)

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This example shows the weight of independence because she left a man that was well for her. In this sense it leads her to push people away or not ask for help when she really needs it. Maybe Eric could have been good for her but it was not her time to want someone fully again, it wasn’t for her, until she found her new husband. Jeanette calls herself “Pathologically Independent.” Jeanette emphasizes how her need for independence goes beyond the norm. This level of independence could be both a strength and a source of difficulty in her interactions and relationships.

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Jeanette said to Lori "I wonder what life will be like now." "The same," she said. "He tried stopping before, but it never lasted." "This time it will." "How do you know?" "It's his present to me." (Pg. 118) 

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This example shows the hope and reality in Jeannette's family life. Lori's response indicates that their father has shown them that their father's promises often don't hold true and his alcoholism will never stop. Jeannette's trying to believe in change, while Lori's more grounded, remembering how things have been before. It’s like they’re both stuck in this cycle where they want things to be better but are haunted by past actions. That is an effect of the neglect going on making one’s emotions encounter a cycle like this. The struggle between dreams and harsh realities show how hope can drive people to want change, but past experiences can make it hard to believe in that change.