Elysia 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?

Elysia If abuse is all you know, you think it's normal. Think about what you are saying here: she wouldn't have an easy time understanding your upbringing th…moreIf abuse is all you know, you think it's normal. Think about what you are saying here: she wouldn't have an easy time understanding your upbringing that was probably free of violence and involved going to school.

What I feel is disgusting is that we allow children to be treated like this under the guise of religious freedom.(less)

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Deb Women and children continue to practice male dominated religious practice and, in my opinion, they suffer.
Dec 30, 2020 07:44PM · flag

Grant BINGO! Totally nailed it, Elysia. "If abuse is all you know, you think it's normal." The people who raise us (for good or ill) are called role models ...more
Aug 17, 2022 02:00AM · flag

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