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  • How does Lily's relationship with her father influence her decisions throughout the movie?

  • Do you think her past experiences shaped her choices in relationships with both Ryle and Atlas?

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  • How do Ryle and Atlas differ in terms of their behavior and treatment ofLily?

  • Which one do you feel is more aligned with Lily's values and needs?

    • ]]>     2025-03-30 17:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388151991     Themes of Love and Abuse: ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388154998 It Ends with Us explores the cycle of abuse in relationships.

    • How does the film portray the complexities of love and abuse?

    • Were there any moments where you felt conflicted about Lily's decisions regarding Ryle?

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  • How do you think the film addresses the idea of "forgiving" someone who has hurt you?

  • Does it offer a clear stance on whether it's possible to love someone who is abusive?

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  • How important is Lily's relationship with her best friend, Alyssa, throughout the movie?

  • How does Alyssa serve as a support system for Lily?

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  • Do you think that Lily's relationships with the people around her (like her mom, friends, or therapist) play a crucial role in her decision-making process?

  • How could their support or lack thereof have impacted her

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  • What do you think of the moral dilemma Lily faces when it comes to choosing between Ryle and Atlas?

  • Does the movie do a good job of showing the emotional complexity of that decision?

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  • Do you think Lily's choice to stay in a relationship with Ryle for as long as she did was understandable?

  • What would you have done if you were in her position?

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    ]]>     2025-03-30 17:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388163009     What are your initial thoughts on Lily's relationship with Ryle? How does the portrayal of their relationship evolve throughout the story? ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388230589 2025-03-30 20:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388230589 How does Lily's past experiences with her parents' relationship shape her choices and decisions in her own relationships? ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388230758 2025-03-30 20:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388230758 How does the author portray Atlas? What role does he play in Lily's journey of self-discovery and healing? ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388231040 2025-03-30 20:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388231040 What are your thoughts on Allysa's role in the novel? How does her friendship with Lily and her connection to Ryle impact the story? ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388231319 2025-03-30 20:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388231319 How does the novel explore the concept of forgiveness and reconciliation in the aftermath of abuse? ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388231488 2025-03-30 20:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388231488 Does the book humanize Ryle, or does it portray him as a villain? How does this portrayal affect your understanding of the story? ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388231648 2025-03-30 20:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388231648 What are your thoughts on Lily's decision to leave Ryle? Do you agree with her choice, or would you have done things differently? ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388232048 2025-03-30 20:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388232048 Does the book offer a message of hope and healing, or does it leave you with a sense of despair? ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388232336 2025-03-30 20:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388232336 Ryle suffered a tragic trauma as a child. Do you think this was justification for his bad behavior towards Lily? He is sorry for what he does, and he's a good person. Does this make you more sympathetic towards him? ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388232593 2025-03-30 20:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388232593 Why do you think Lily helped Atlas when helping him had tremendous potential to cause trouble with her friends and her parents? ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388232736 2025-03-30 20:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388232736 Lily was lucky to have two men love her. Each shaped her life in different ways. First, discuss how each made Lily a better person. Then, discuss the negatives of each relationship. ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388232925 2025-03-30 20:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388232925 Lily married Ryle knowing he had an anger management problem. Why do you think she ignores the signs, especially since Atlas had also reappeared in her life? ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388233025 2025-03-30 20:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388233025 When Lily finally breaks the cycle, are you happy for her, or was it bittersweet because of all she lost in the process? ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388234030 2025-03-30 20:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388234030 How do you feel about Lily's decision? Would you have made the same decision? What was the driving force behind her final decision? ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388234128 2025-03-30 20:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388234128 What do you think the title of the book means? ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388234231 2025-03-30 20:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3388234231 ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3397430488 2025-04-06 13:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3397430488 ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3397430791 2025-04-06 13:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3397430791 ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3397430901 2025-04-06 13:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3397430901 ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3397431507 2025-04-06 13:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3397431507 ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3397431751 2025-04-06 13:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3397431751 Military One Source ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3404373583 2025-04-10 11:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3404373583 Military & Family Life Counseling ovbc2025q2 https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3404375062 2025-04-10 11:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3404375062 kcjeanwilliams https://padlet.com/ovbc2025q2/ItEndsWithUS/wish/3405223445 "Plants need to be loved the right way in order to survive. So do humans. We rely on our parents from birth to love us enough to keep us alive. And if our parents show us the right kind of love, we turn out as better humans overall."

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