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IN THIS VIDEO: 'Ep4: The Things We Don’t Say'
Amy is teenager who is keeping her boyfriend secret from her mother, in an effort to protect her mum while she is managing her own marriage break-up.
The Things We Don't Say explores the relationship between Amy and her mother. While at a surface level the two seem to be able to talk about anything, the reality is that Amy is keeping secrets, and doesn't feel like she can share everything with her mum.
After Amy throws a party at the house without permission, Mum becomes increasingly suspicious of what Amy has really been doing.
Meanwhile Amy is trying to manage her relationship with her boyfriend, and also protect her mum while she is managing her own marriage break-up.
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Featured character:Diane Harris
Diane is the forty five year old mother of Amy and Caitlin. Only recently separated from Charles, her husband of nineteen years, Diane runs a tight ship, whilst maintaining an orderly and supportive lifestyle for both daughters.
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3 comments
Amy’s mum should accept Amy has a boyfriend and try to get to know him so Amy can feel comfortable talking to her about him and not feel like she needs to keep secrets any more. Amy’s mum needs to realise that just because she doesn’t like men any more she can’t make her daughter dislike them, everyone has to be allowed their own views on life and live their life their own way and others have to respect that, even their mums.
honesty is the best policy. protect your own mana and don’t give it away but focus on building respectful relationships.
I believe that Amy should tell her mother in a nice, quite and calm space. Amy should also have mentioned that she kept her boyfriend a secret because her interest is of her mother she didn’t want her to ‘feel alone’. From that I’m sure Amy’s mum will be forgiving.