Divorce everywhere, and if not divorce, this. What a generation you all are!” “Don’t start, Ma,” I say. “I don’t want to hear that bullshit again.” “Bullshit here, bullshit there,” she says, “it’s still true. Whatever else we did, we didn’t fall apart in the streets like you’re all doing. We had order, quiet, dignity. Families stayed together, and people lived decent lives.” “That’s a crock. They didn’t lead decent lives, they lived hidden lives. You’re not going to tell me people were happier then, are you?” “No,” she capitulates instantly. “I’m not saying that.” “Well, what are you saying?”
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