Heather answers “I don't understand Vanessa's mother...”

Kasia Żukowska asked this question about My Dark Vanessa:

I don't understand Vanessa's mother approach. She knew what happened but pretended there was no problem. Why didn't she send her to a therapist?

Heather Throughout the book we see Vanessa secretly wishing that someone would know the truth. That someone would protect her. Instead it seems like everyone …moreThroughout the book we see Vanessa secretly wishing that someone would know the truth. That someone would protect her. Instead it seems like everyone dropped the ball and knew what was going on but refuse to do anything about it. These were her teachers, her parents. The enablers are major characters in this book and I think it's important that we know that they contribute as well.(less)

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