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Sibling abuse is quite a controversial term, as many minimize its seriousness and cast it aside, claiming some discourse between siblings is normal. But those who have been a victim of relentless bullying and abuse know it is not normal and incredibly traumatizing. Author Mary Garden shares the heartbreaking truth of her dysfunctional childhood in ââ?¬Å"My Fatherââ?¬â?¢s Suitcase.ââ?¬Â?
In this absorbing memoir, Mary Garden is candid about the physical attacks from her younger sister Anna that carried on well into adulthood, as well as her dysfunctional childhood being raised by a father who was incredibly rigid and unstable, and an emotionally unavailable mother. Despite distancing herself from her family as she reached post-secondary age, Mary�s unresolved trauma bled into all areas of her life, including romantic relationships, friendships, and spirituality, proving you can never outrun the past.
ââ?¬Å"My Fatherââ?¬â?¢s Suitcaseââ?¬Â? is an emotionally driven memoir. Motivated to illuminate the far-reaching effects of sibling abuse, Mary delves deep into her troubled past, highlighting her parentsââ?¬â?¢ turbulent marriage as the beginning point for dysfunction and the way she and Anna were deeply affected by their motherââ?¬â?¢s unwillingness to leave their controlling father. Themes of family, identity, and self-preservation are woven into the poignant but incredibly insightful recollections.
While our mental healthcare system is anything but perfect nowadays, many sufferers of psychological illnesses fare far better than they did thirty or more years ago. The author examines Anna�s wavering sanity and the lack of psychiatric assistance she received due to New Zealand�s closing of most psychiatric hospitals. Moreover, the Garden family seemed to sweep Anna�s mental health crisis under the rug, which further traumatized Mary, causing PTSD and depression. This was the most frustrating part of her recollection; why wasn�t Anna getting the help she needed? My heart just broke for Mary, imagining all the anxiety and fear she experienced, worrying that Anna may show up at any time and attack her. How terrifying!
The author calls writing ââ?¬Å"cathartic,ââ?¬Â? I commend her for her transparency. There is no doubt in my mind that Mary will pull on the heartstrings of many readers and inspire those who have endured the mental and physical toll of sibling abuse to begin their healing journey. She has done an excellent job of highlighting the inadequacies of mental healthcare, the generational cycle of abuse, and the long-term effects of the gaslighting and physical aggression she endured.
Readers, you don�t want to miss out on this eye-opening recount!
