Alessandra Jaeger answers “What was missing in Vanessa's childhood...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about My Dark Vanessa:

What was missing in Vanessa's childhood that made her such easy pickings? I kept waiting for some psychological explanation from her therapist. Vanessa was an only child and, except for a mother who was annoyingly intrusive and sometimes critical, there was no abuse, nothing to make her crave such intense "adoration," no explanation for her being so easily manipulated.

Alessandra Jaeger I think the point is that there was nothing "missing", nothing specifically wrong with her, he was a manipulative pedophile who knew how to test the w…moreI think the point is that there was nothing "missing", nothing specifically wrong with her, he was a manipulative pedophile who knew how to test the waters before making a real move. Teenagers crave attention and validation, and can't fully understand the concept of abuse. (less)

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Lia I like that idea! It definitely explains his constant need to be in control and the power dynamic he wanted to have.
Aug 23, 2021 12:40PM · flag

Nikol I know I am late to these comments, but I just want to add that according to psychologists who were working on this one documentary in which they trie ...more
Jan 08, 2022 08:50AM · flag

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