"You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile." — the Borg [Internet Archive link]. I feel that X wanted to assimilate me. He wanted to "shape" me, he declared. My desire was to have a family that brings glory to God. My boundaries reflected that desire, that hope. I was resistant to certain songs because I… Continue reading The Sci-Fi Series part 1: You will be assimilated.
Tag: popular fiction
fairytales, children’s fiction, Sci-Fi, etc., that illustrate aspects of abuse
The Giving Tree: A Picture Of Abuse
I was just reminded of the book "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein. It's a book from my childhood often lifted up as a book about true giving, teaching children to be selfless. If you are unfamiliar with the plot, this is what the Wikipedia entry has to say: The book follows the lives of… Continue reading The Giving Tree: A Picture Of Abuse
