Avonlea 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?

Avonlea The problem is that when you grow up in an abusive situation, you have literally YEARS of toxic brain patterns and wiring to undo. It took her a long …moreThe problem is that when you grow up in an abusive situation, you have literally YEARS of toxic brain patterns and wiring to undo. It took her a long time after leaving the confines of her upbringing to even begin to understand it. I think she's a stunning example of someone who had to overcome this and break free in her own, painful way. (less)

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