judith answers “Did anyone else find the “Henry” character...”

Janet asked this question about The Women:

Did anyone else find the “Henry” character unbelievable? He’s a psychiatrist, she ‘hits the ground’ in front of him when she hears fireworks, and he doesn’t see that she has issues??

judith I found it believable that Henry saw exactly what was going on & took advantage of Frankie's vulnerability. As a psychiatrist, he knew what PTSD was e…moreI found it believable that Henry saw exactly what was going on & took advantage of Frankie's vulnerability. As a psychiatrist, he knew what PTSD was even if that label wasn't being used yet. He asked her about flashbacks & the screaming in the night, so he knew she fit the profile, but downplayed it because he wanted to date her, which bothered me the whole time. (less)

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