Cathy answers “This book is disgusting to me. I do not...”

Patricia Barry asked this question about Educated:

This book is disgusting to me. I do not understand why an educated and worldly individual would have difficulty understanding the horrible and violent upbringing that she experienced. It is unbelievable to me that she could not understand the violent situation, yet uneducated upbringing she endured. I have completely misunderstood her manner of education in a life in our country, in this country, how is this possible?

Cathy One cannot "understand" logically or rationally a violent situation, because of the emotional and mental affects it has on someone. This statement doe…moreOne cannot "understand" logically or rationally a violent situation, because of the emotional and mental affects it has on someone. This statement does not depend on how educated or uneducated a person is. If you're curious about this, read up on how dysfunctional or abusive experiences affect the victim/survivor. Studies on trauma and PTSD would be an excellent place to start. (less)

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