Shanie 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.

Shanie I don't think she was easy picking, Strane definitely has his ways of luring her into what he wants. However, I do believe Vanessa's relationship with…moreI don't think she was easy picking, Strane definitely has his ways of luring her into what he wants. However, I do believe Vanessa's relationship with her mom contributes some aspects to it. Vanessa is missing love and attention from her family. Thus, Strane being attracted to her was a new perspective for her, and she seems proud that he can kneel down on his feet for her. Also, her mom always tells her what to do and what not to do. I feel like this is her way of exploring herself. (less)

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