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I Read Hillbilly Elegy. J.D. Vance Needs Therapy, Not the Vice Presidency.
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I Read Hillbilly Elegy. J.D. Vance Needs Therapy, Not the Vice Presidency.

Vance's contemptuous views of women were shaped by his mother's absence

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If you’ve ever read or watched Hillbilly Elegy, you know that J.D. Vance’s childhood was filled with instability, substance abuse, and poverty. His memoir vividly describes these challenges, from a chaotic family life to the broader struggles of Appalachian life.

A significant aspect of his tumultuous upbrin…

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