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Midwives
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When a seasoned Vermont midwife is accused of manslaughter after a difficult home birth ends in tragedy, her daughter must confront the complexities of truth, loyalty, and the boundaries of medical ethics.

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You can't ever fully regret the things you never did.

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regretaction

The truth is the truth, and the only time you have to worry is when it's not.

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truth

Sometimes the lies you tell are less frightening than the loneliness you might feel if you stopped telling them.

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liesloneliness

Every life is a story. What's your story?

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lifestory

The truth is not always what you want to hear. The truth is not always the best thing to know. But it is the truth, and if you live with it long enough, it becomes a part of you.

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truth

It's hard to hate someone you know really well.

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hate

The pain of watching someone you love die is the second most difficult thing you can experience in life. The most difficult thing is watching them live.

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painlove

The truth is never easy to face, but it's easier than the alternative.

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truth

It's not about what's right or wrong. It's about what's right or what's less wrong.

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rightmorality

Sometimes the hardest thing is knowing where to go.

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decisions