Damaged
Cathy Glass
True Story
309 pages
copyright: 2006
isbn: 978-0-00-723634-3
Cathy Glasshad fostered fifty children over twenty years but none of themn had
been as disturbed as Jodie, a troubled eight-year-old whose violence and
aggression had seen off five foster carers in just four months. When Jodie
arrived, Cathy had no idea what lay beneath Jodie's shocking behaviour, which
included smearing faces all over the house, erupting into violent rages and
even cutting herself. Little by little, as Jodie's rage was met with patience
and understanding, she began to trust Cathy, and to confide the dreadful
background which had led to her present torment.
Jodie's childhood had been an appalling litany of mistreatment and neglect,
which should have been alerted the numerous social work professionals involved
with her case. Jodie's case file was so big it filled two suitcases, but
apparently not one of her social workers had ever read the entire file. If they
had, Jodie's story and future might have been very different. Finally, in
Cathy, Jodie found one adult worthy of her trust, one who could help her begin
the process of recovery.
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