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she badly needed someone to be on her side, to tell her how to cope. Sadly, she didn't know how.
I believe that is shimauma's entire point right there. You start giving your children the coping skills that they're going to need later in life from the very beginning. You don't wait until they're older and suddenly decide to start parenting them.

Lois: You know, I have a funny feeling that you didn't tell me your biggest secret.

Clark: Well, just to put your little mind at ease, Lois, you're right.
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