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Theme 1: Dealing with an Abusive Parent

"How to deal with abusive parents." associated content from yahoo. Ed. Michael Gambrell. yahoo, 7 Oct. 2009. Web. 24 Jan. 2011. <http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2241261/how_to_deal_with_abusive_parents.html?cat=5>.

”Thief! I did not raise you a thief, but you are one. When I was your age, I was away from home, working. You only steal from me. I didn’t. He hit me hard in the face, and I stumbled back onto my bed. I lay not moving, not speaking. Arguing made his anger worse, and now I only want him to leave,” (75).

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            Some causes of abusive parents can be from when they are under the influence of drugs or even alcohol. Others can be affected from the past of being abused physically or emotionally.

Theme 2: Dealing with Breakups

Munro, Kali. "Break-ups; How To Survive Them." e Not alone your not alone. N.p., - 2010. Web. 24 Jan. 2011. <http://www.enotalone.com/article/2445.html>.

“Look, I’m just sorry. You didn’t deserve what I did to you. I loved you so much, Cat. The lawn mower stops, and silence fills the room. Caitlyn’s voice startles me. I can’t believe that anymore, Nick. The line goes dead,” (246).

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When dealing with a breakup it is hard getting use to not spending all you time with boyfriend/ girlfriend. Grieving maybe difficult in the beginning but over time you will learn to move on and trust other people into your life.