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The tale of an ordinary little girl

by: Jacqui Dillon
Psychosis, Vol. 2, No. 1. (24 November 2009), pp. 79-83, doi:10.1080/17522430903384305  Key: citeulike:12057372

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Hearing voices, self?harm, eating ?disorders? and dissociation, when viewed objectively, are frequently classified as symptoms of serious mental illnesses and disordered personalities that require treatment, eradication and cure. This convenient societal solution to the complex problem of endemic childhood abuse requires that victims of abuse endure further insult to injury and become the problem to be dealt with. By tracing the roots of so?called ?symptoms? back to their origins in traumatic childhood events and having the courage to bear witness to painful truths, a more accurate, humane and respectful picture emerges which reframes ?symptoms? as essential survival techniques. The mark of a responsible society and responsive services is the willingness to share collective responsibility for these experiences, to honour them, support them and learn from them at all levels.


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