For Astrid, no matter what challenges they go through, they are going to face each other. It’s hard for a daughter to accept that her mother is that selfish and that terrible.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is describing a difficult relationship between a mother and daughter. No matter what problems they have, the daughter, Astrid, knows she has to keep dealing with her mother. It's really hard for Astrid to accept that her mother is so selfish and cruel. The daughter is struggling to understand her mother's behavior.
About Alison Lohman
Alison Lohman is an American actress who had a breakthrough role in the 2002 film White Oleander. She went on to earn praise for her performances in films like Big Fish and Matchstick Men, and starred in the horror hit Drag Me to Hell. She retired from acting in 2009 to focus on raising her family, but has since had small roles in her husband’s films.
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