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Diane Chamberlain:
Hello! In Secret Lives, were you at all uncomfortable with Eden's decision to risk the welfare of her child by exposing her to a convicted child molester? As a mother and a Social Worker, I am having difficulty processing that decision (irregardless of the conclusion)? Thank you!
Diane Chamberlain
Yes, absolutely! (social worker here myself). I wrote that book a very long time ago and I distinctly remember, during the writing process, arguing with a fellow writer about this very topic. She was upset that Eden had any qualms at all. If she loved Ben, she would trust him (said my friend). I couldn't wrap my head around her thinking! But while I did squirm over Eden's decision, I think she was initially convinced he was innocent, especially since Kyle and Lou were so certain of it and knew him well. Ultimately, as you know, she begins to doubt.
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