Sandra asked Barbra Annino:

Why does Stacy continue to interact with a family that lies to her in the most hurtful ways possible, over and over again?

Barbra Annino Hi Sandra. Sorry for the delayed response. I don't get notifications for some reason. I love that you asked this question.

Stacy's family dynamic is complicated. More complicated than most. The loss of her parents at a young age shaped her in unexpected ways. And her path--the path forged by fate--was derailed for a long time.

But destiny has a way of finding you.

Stacy's story is larger than family, larger than just being a witch and the Geraghtys understand this, better than she herself does. In their eyes, and in a very real way, their lies are protecting Stacy not only from the danger that hunts her, but from herself.

And deep down, the Seeker knows this.

Some people are toxic. They intentionally hurt others for selfish or narcissistic reasons without care or regret. Those people--family or not--would have no place in Stacy's life.

But the secrets the Geraghtys keep are withheld for a reason. Right or wrong, their intentions are pure. They believe that until Stacy is ready to fully embrace the power of who she is and the responsibility that comes with it, she needs to be shielded.

Stacy, of course, thinks this is baloney. But she knows her family loves her. She knows they've made sacrifices for her, and she would do the same for them. She forgives them because they deserve to be forgiven.

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