Susan Stemont 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?

Susan Stemont Lots of people have weighed in on this already, but I feel I need to add that it can take years to process violent experiences, especially those that …moreLots of people have weighed in on this already, but I feel I need to add that it can take years to process violent experiences, especially those that happen in childhood. When parents are involved, directly or passively, it can take an intense mental effort just to remember the events, and you're always arguing with yourself about whether it can possibly have happened. If you never had anything even remotely like Tara's experience, well thank God, you are very lucky. Your statement sounds like you are disgusted with her for not seeing though this sooner, but maybe that's not what you meant. If it is, please try not to judge those who have. Save your disgust for the people who hurt her. (Maybe that is your point, sorry if I read your comment incorrectly.)(less)

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