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Helen Peto's avatar

Again, using the fictional Maudie is such an effective way to tell the story of the horrifying details of Cruel Matron’s sadistic treatment of you and the other children.

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Emma Parsons's avatar

Thank you, Helen. I’m glad it works. I’m very fond of Maudie. I wish she’d been there alongside me.

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Selina's avatar

This is powerful and gut wrenching because so much DID happen to me. I FEEL the wordless knowledge of my memory. And I thank you for helping to expunge it.

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Emma Parsons's avatar

I’m glad it helps to expunge it. Cruel Matron doesn’t deserve the hold she still has on our memories.

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Debbyplexico@gmail.com's avatar

Another powerful recollection of suffering that no child should ever have to experience. Thank you.

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Emma Parsons's avatar

Thank you, Debby. The older I get, the more fiercely protective I feel of children - past, present and,sadly, future. When will it ever change?

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