Quote by Patty Duke

I believe that all the important people in my life prior to 1982 were victimized by my illness.

I believe that all the important people in my life prior to

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual believes their mental illness adversely affected the people they held dear before 1982. It implies a feeling of guilt or responsibility for the suffering caused to those close to them during that time. The speaker identifies themselves as the "illness" and acknowledges the negative impact it had on their relationships.

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By Patty Duke

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