Barb asked this question about White Oleander:
do you think mark was really leaving Claire and having an affair? Do you think postpartum played a role in Ingrid leaving Astrid for that year?
Kalin Rheanne 1. He essentially said he was, so yes.
2. Ingrid's mental illness goes beyond depression. It's actually the opposite. I don't think she is capable of t…more
1. He essentially said he was, so yes.
2. Ingrid's mental illness goes beyond depression. It's actually the opposite. I don't think she is capable of true empathy, so it's more likely that she just didn't want to deal with being a mom.(less)
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