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In the context of addiction counseling, Ali has drawn attention to the problem of covert, or psychological, incest as a dynamic in some dysfunctional families. I can't think of any other novels that have addressed this issue. Do you know of any?

Seawitch I’ve never heard it referred to as covert incest. It’s definitely a dynamic that occurs in families and certainly there are families that have these k…moreI’ve never heard it referred to as covert incest. It’s definitely a dynamic that occurs in families and certainly there are families that have these kinds of subsystems. The connection to addiction was new to me. When substance use occurs in families, it’s quite common to have very diffuse boundaries and these can contribute to sexual frisson/abuse as well as parentification. (less)

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What role did Pepperdine play in Jasmine's story? Is he a good guy or a bad guy?

Tracey Curtis I agree with Cari's answer and would like to add that Yasmine unlocked some feelings in Pepperdine that allowed him to have other relationships. Win-w…moreI agree with Cari's answer and would like to add that Yasmine unlocked some feelings in Pepperdine that allowed him to have other relationships. Win-win?(less)

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Joe & Jasmin both had dysfunctional upbringings...what are the similarities & differences they experienced? Are they capable of "recovery?"

Seawitch

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What did you think of the ending (non-ending?)

Cari

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