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Complex Abusive Childhood
- Rachel and Peter grew up in a troubled home with an abusive father who also had moments of charm and generosity.
- Despite physical abuse, their father maintained a complex relationship involving love and fear.
Sibling Survival Codes
- Rachel and Peter developed secret codes and signals to warn and support each other during abuse.
- This created a subtle but enduring bond of shared survival in a violent environment.
Peter and Rachel’s Diverging Paths
- Peter took on a caretaking role for their father, managing the household and trying to preserve stability.
- Meanwhile, Rachel moved outward, establishing her own family and career as a writer.