Reddit reviews The Diamond Age

The Diamond Age.

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Feel free to forgive her without needing to let her back into your life. From what you've said she never acknowledged your truth or that the guy actually hurt you, so maybe it's good that she's seeing hi again because it allows you to see clearly that she is not good for you. She has some damage of her own if she put up with his behavior and went back to him after he was sent to jail. So, you might be able to see your way to understanding that she needs help too, but still also see that you need emotional safety, which means not having her in your life.
It also sounds like you need a counselor or therapist to provide you with some support and positive feedback. Ideally, in person would be best- if you PM me your location I might be able to locate some resources for you, but there are also online support groups.
Also, I highly recommend this book.

If you like science fiction that explores a society with replication technology, you should read Neal Stephenson's The Diamond Age.

It is not a utopia, but the ease of manufacturing substantially alters how power is derived.