A Child Called "It"
Book • 1995 • Biography
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David is forced to strip in the nurse's office. This was to collect evidence of abuse for CPS, but it was still mildly triggering.
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Does someone vomit?
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Pages 64-68
David is forced to v* and then forced to eat it. Incredibly graphic.
Pages 64-68
David is forced to v* and then forced to eat it. Incredibly graphic.
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Does someone attempt suicide?
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Is there domestic violence?
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Are there incestuous relationships?
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Does a head get squashed?
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Yes. Not deadly but his face is often pushed against counters, floors, etc. Enough to cause nosebleeds and damage to his teeth
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Is someone burned alive?
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He is held over the lit stove. He doesn't die.
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Is there defecation?
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He is forced to eat a dirty diaper.
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Does someone have an eating disorder?
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David is forced to have one
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Does someone say "I'll kill myself"?
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Is someone drugged?
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The mother puts arsenic in the childs food. She also purposely feeds him spoiled pork.
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Does a woman get slapped?
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Does the abused become the abuser?
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Are there dislocations?
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David is beat by his mother and she stops at one point when she hears a "pop"
It is unclear whether or not his arm ended up dislocated or broken.
It is unclear whether or not his arm ended up dislocated or broken.
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David mentions how he needs to "only focus on counting". I believe it's a form of dissociation
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Is there body dysphoria?
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No, but the kid is forced to starve. Could be triggering for people with eating disorders
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Is the fourth wall broken?
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4th wall isnt relevant, however it's a memoir. The entire book talks to the reader.
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Are there natural bodies of water?
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They mention going to the beach
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Is someone stabbed?
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David has a scar from being stabbed by his mother. Takes place before the book begins.
In chapter 5, his mother stabs him with a carving knife.
In chapter 5, his mother stabs him with a carving knife.
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Are any teeth damaged?
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Multiple mentions of his mother purposely breaking his teeth
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