I am only part way through the book 'The Girl in the Green Dress' by Jeni Haynes. It is such a horrifying tale of parental sexual abuse that I think it deserves to be read by everyone. Sexually abused by her father from the age of six months his horrific predatory and controlling behaviour which he predicated on his tiny daughter makes me ill. She describes it in detail in a way that others who have experienced this would probably be unable to. Her chapters are interspersed with those written by her psychiatrist who explains that Jeni's many and diverse multiple personalities were developed to help her cope with the abuse. It took her many years to find a doctor who understood, and to get police to believe her as so many thought she was just making it up. Please read this book, it is difficult, but these women need to be affirmed.
My life has been full of appointments lately and I have had little time for blogging or writing. Four of my stories have been selected to be published in a British anthology. It makes all the hours spent slaving over a hot computer worthwhile. I have several memoir essays underway at present, they are thoughtful writing which takes time and lots of patience and editing. I prefer to just write, accept the mistakes made when writing too fast, and try not to forget the insightful thoughts I have while putting others into the story. I so wish that others would be more interested, more supportive of my writing. I think I might also try some other genres soon, that will be exciting.
My guide dog is in need to a good walk, and Jay needs a quick stroll in the park. He is due for his medication check next week. Hopefully they will give him some more prednisone to help with his IBD. Maya still attracts a lot of attention when out and about. She is much admired by everyone except taxi drivers who seem to find her spring moult dificult to deal with.
