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thebrownbookloft 's review for:
The Magdalen Girls
by V.S. Alexander
I grew up Catholic. I was sent to Catholic schools for 13 years, K-12th. While most of my experiences were benign to good, there were moments of cruelty, whether intentioned or not.
I escaped the church, starting with a bad experience when I was in 2nd grade and leaving for good when I was about 16. I saw what it did to my Mother, who suffered from mental illness. The Catholic church’s teachings did her more harm than good. When she died, I read some things she wrote in her deepest despair and was deeply saddened. Her faith masked deep insecurities and self loathing.
Reading The Magdalen Girls brought back feelings I usually keep buried. My experiences were fluffy kittens compared to the life of these girls and women. That this has only come to light in the past two decades is shameful — and speaks volumes to what the church and society think about the status of women.
I escaped the church, starting with a bad experience when I was in 2nd grade and leaving for good when I was about 16. I saw what it did to my Mother, who suffered from mental illness. The Catholic church’s teachings did her more harm than good. When she died, I read some things she wrote in her deepest despair and was deeply saddened. Her faith masked deep insecurities and self loathing.
Reading The Magdalen Girls brought back feelings I usually keep buried. My experiences were fluffy kittens compared to the life of these girls and women. That this has only come to light in the past two decades is shameful — and speaks volumes to what the church and society think about the status of women.