sophie wittmer answers “I find Esther's descent into insanity a...”

Maddie asked this question about The Bell Jar:

I find Esther's descent into insanity a little rushed or hasty, but I have never experienced mental trauma like hers. Is it relatable to anyone else? Has anyone gone through what Esther is experiencing and could shed some light on this?

sophie wittmer believe me, it’s not hasty. the insanity just kind of happens and you often don’t realize it’s about to come until your smack in the middle of it. as …morebelieve me, it’s not hasty. the insanity just kind of happens and you often don’t realize it’s about to come until your smack in the middle of it. as someone who’s struggled with a lot of the mental stuff that’s described in this book, it’s scarily relatable and scarily accurate.(less)

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