I Can Get Through It
Sheila Hollins, Christiana Horrocks and Valerie Sinason, illustrated by Lisa Kopper
This book follows on from the two other titles about abuse in
this series: Bob Tells
All and Jenny
Speaks Out.
I Can Get Through It is the story of
a woman whose life is suddenly disturbed by an act of abuse. From
enjoying herself with her friends, she turns into an angry,
aggressive person. She throws food and crockery, wets the bed and
tears her clothes off. She has nightmares and finds it hard to
sleep. She cannot stop thinking about the man. No one can
understand what has happened, until she meets with a
counsellor.
Through this weekly talking treatment she becomes able to show
what happened in her bedroom. Through the support of her home,
friends and therapy she becomes able to speak, and slowly the
painful memory of the man fades. In the end she is able to sleep
again and wake up to enjoy a new day with her energy
restored.
Features
- Provides a step-by-step guide to help carers use the
books.
- Full colour illustrations: all the pictures have been selected
following a period of testing.
- Glossary and list of helpful organisations.
- Suggested full text storyline.
Readership
- People with learning disabilities, difficulties and mental
health needs, their carers, therapists and counsellors.
