Posted by daisym on February 11, 2005, at 18:19:56
In reply to A book worth reading, posted by Pfinstegg on February 5, 2005, at 20:11:23
Ok, I read the book. Our local book store had it in the University section...
It made me think about so much more than the sexual parts, like how often I established hiding places as part of my play -- no matter where we moved or how old I was. The earliest I can remember is when I was about 5, I had an alcove in the way back of my closet. I use to sit in there and do "lite-brite." It makes me wonder if the abuse didn't start earlier than I remember. But, this could definitely have been a response to "disciplining" --
It also validated for me the body memories that are so creepy.
I want to reread it again, more slowly. I felt like I needed to get through it the first time, holding my breath, seeing myself, waiting for the rescue to happen. I missed the miracle phrase that makes this all better. *sigh*
Thanks for the recommendation.
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