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I grew up in a confused house: too much unwanted attention or none at all.

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This quote by Mary Oliver reflects on her upbringing in a household marked by confusion. She describes how she experienced either excessive unwanted attention or a complete lack of it.
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Poet, American
Mary Oliver was an American poet.
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