Quote by Dave Eggers

But while mum and dad were incredibly caring, it was also a very chaotic household where everyone fought about everything. So I know what it's like to internalize all that chaos.

But while mum and dad were incredibly caring, it was also a

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This quote implies that the individual grew up in a household with caring parents but also experienced a lot of chaos. Constant fighting and disagreements were common within the family dynamics. As a result, the person states that they have learned the habit of internalizing the chaos, meaning they have become accustomed to internalizing or absorbing the stress, conflict, and instability around them.

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By Dave Eggers

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