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This is the episode where Melanie has to tell her mother. She is terrified.

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FICTION

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There’s the family you grew up with: your mom, your dad, your siblings. And then, there’s the family you carry around in your head for the rest of your life. This show is about that second family, the one that lives within.

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Episode 08: Melanie Tells Her Mom

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