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Orrex

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4. k/r, with a question

Reply to Fast Walker 52 (Original post)

Mon Apr 3, 2017, 09:02 AM

Apr 2017

What does #1 ("Do not pathologize her) mean?

I take domestic violence very seriously, and I don't want to fuck something up through my own ignorance.

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"Big Little Lies" and domestic violence counseling [View all] Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 OP

Very important shenmue Apr 2017 #1

The book was very different stillsoleft Apr 2017 #2

K&R for visibility! nt tblue37 Apr 2017 #3

k/r, with a question Orrex Apr 2017 #4

I think it means don't explain the wife's behavior as a pathology Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #8

I'm sorry--I promise I'm not being snarky here Orrex Apr 2017 #11

honestly, I'm not exactly sure. I'm just copying her words. Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #12

Don't focus on how she "is enabling" the abuse or causing it to escalate.... bettyellen Apr 2017 #16

Ah, thank you! Orrex Apr 2017 #17

No worries. The actresses were all terrific, it's worth seeing. bettyellen Apr 2017 #18

I don't disagree about the therapist but - Blazesweetie Apr 2017 #5

Yes, indeed. My wife found it extremely upsetting, despite the "happy" ending. Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #6

also, welcome to DU!!! Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #7

Best series I've seen in quite some time B2G Apr 2017 #9

oh yes-- terrific series overall! Very captivating. Great acting. Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #13

Uh mzteaze Apr 2017 #10

how similar was the book to the show? Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #14

Close mzteaze Apr 2017 #15