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Mommie Dearest
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"Mommie Dearest" Quotes

A shocking memoir revealing the abusive relationship between Christina Crawford and her adoptive mother, iconic actress Joan Crawford.

Quotes

No wire hangers, ever!

Christina Crawford

parentingcontrol

I'm not mad at you. I'm mad at the dirt.

Christina Crawford

perfectionismcleaning

I made you, and I can break you just as easily.

Christina Crawford

powercontrol

Don't fuck with me, fellas!

Christina Crawford

assertivenessstrength

You should have known I'd never let you get away with that.

Christina Crawford

revengecontrol

I was the happiest little girl in the whole world.

Christina Crawford

childhoodhappiness

I had nobody to talk to; nobody cared about what I thought or felt.

Christina Crawford

lonelinessneglect

All I ever wanted was a mother who loved me.

Christina Crawford

lovefamily

Behind closed doors, she was a monster.

Christina Crawford

abusedeception

I had to be perfect in her eyes, no matter the cost.

Christina Crawford

perfectionismapproval