Debbie 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?

Debbie You cannot look at her experience thru the lens of your own childhood. You cannot understand abject neglect, poverty, extreme fundamental brainwashing…moreYou cannot look at her experience thru the lens of your own childhood. You cannot understand abject neglect, poverty, extreme fundamental brainwashing, mental illness unless you put your experiences aside. Still, it will be hard to grasp. I didn't endure all that she did but much of what she went thru rang very true to me according to my childhood experiences as well as my training as a social worker. Just because you had a mainstream upbringing does not mean that everyone did. You have no idea the lives others live. (less)

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