Kerry Washington’s new memoirThicker Than Watercontains a disturbing portrait of childhood anxiety.

“I tried everything to avoid it.

But it would take hold in my fascia, then work outward through my muscles and tendons.

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Washington goes on to remember the moment she finally confronted her parents about their clashes.

Disturbing as the memories are, Washington remains close with her parents.

In June, sheshared to Instagrama sweet photo of her dad in celebration of Father’s Day.

“This photo means so much to me.

It captures a moment with me and my dad right after we shot the cover image of my book.

It’s actually a memory that I share in the book!

But he didn’t know that at the time,” she captioned the post.

I love this man sooooooooooo much.

And I’m so lucky to have him as my dad.”

Thicker Than Wateris set for release on Sept. 26.

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