Why is it important to apologize to children? Why is Marilla scrubbing things that don't need it? What constitutes an apology?

Bosom friends, garden interpretation, and family dialects! Also, my husband does not have a husband, lol

Who does Anne hate? What is grippe? Why are carrots so controversial? What is a trauma response? Listen now to find out!

In this episode we learn about Anne's history, how she grew up, what it means to be parentified, and whether Marilla has empathy!

In this episode we will explore the characters of Avonlea and what makes them tick! Matthew, Marilla, and Mrs. Rachel Lynde and key pieces of their personalities are discussed. Also discussed are Attachment disorders, bias against foster children, how to suck an egg, and the beautiful prose of LM Montgomery.

References:

http://www.regimentalrogue.com/papers/egg.htm

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17904-reactive-attachment-disorder#:~:text=What%20is%20reactive%20attachment%20disorder,have%20trouble%20managing%20their%20emotions.

And the first book will be...you didn't think I would really tell you? Listen to the Episode!

Also discussed: memories of our first times with special books, which I insist on calling "book meet cutes" because books can be more faithful than lovers!

Do you have Fictional Character Obsession Syndrome? Listen and find out!