Quote by Dean Koontz

There's sometimes a weird benefit to having an alcoholic, violent father. He really motivated me in that I never wanted to be anything like him.

There's sometimes a weird benefit to having an alcoholic, vi

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This quote highlights how experiencing the negative behavior of an alcoholic and violent father can inadvertently serve as motivation. The speaker suggests that observing their father's actions pushed them to actively avoid replicating such behavior, ultimately shaping their desire to be different. By witnessing the repercussions and pain caused by their father's actions, the individual recognizes the importance of breaking that cycle and strives to lead a better, alternative path.

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