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Cut: The True Story of an Abandoned, Abused Little Girl Who Was Desperate to Be Part of a Family by Cathy Glass
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Book review - Cut, Cathy Glass
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Well Dawn’s story was a rollercoaster of emotions. Having read a few of Cathy Glass’ books now (and always enjoying them), it was interesting seeing where it all began - her fostering journey.
Dawn was the 2nd child Cathy fostered and, having been lulled into a false sense of security with her first foster child, whose story is also touched on in the first few chapters of this book, Cathy was not prepared for the emotional ride she signed up for. Dawn’s past is very vague - no one knew where she was from the ages of 5-9 and there is a huge secret Cathy is not allowed to know due to confidentiality reasons. But when Dawn is not returning home, cutting herself and even attempting suicide, Cathy demands some answers. What is wrong with this poor child and why can no one remember where she was for 4 years of her life?
Wow it was interesting (in the worst way possible) to see how utterly useless social services used to be! The social worker throughout Dawn’s story sparked rage within me. How can one child and one foster carer be so completely and utterly failed by the system like they were! From providing NO background information to making highly dangerous decisions around Dawn, I wanted her GONE.
It was also interesting to see a more naive and less experienced side of Cathy. I have only read her newer books prior to this so seeing where it all began, and her lacking the knowledge she has acquired over the years was different. It shows that we all start somewhere! I’m always completely inspired by Cathy’s stories and the fact she started with so little support from the people above her was even more inspiring (although I willed for her to fight her case a little more - easier said than done haha).
Despite the nature of this story being completely heartbreaking, Cathy covered the content brilliantly - not dwelling and going into too much detail yet covering what needed to be said. She has a flair for making me fall in love with the children she has fostered despite the challenges they bring with them. I completely and utterly loved Dawn and wanted to bring her into my family.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Well Dawn’s story was a rollercoaster of emotions. Having read a few of Cathy Glass’ books now (and always enjoying them), it was interesting seeing where it all began - her fostering journey.
Dawn was the 2nd child Cathy fostered and, having been lulled into a false sense of security with her first foster child, whose story is also touched on in the first few chapters of this book, Cathy was not prepared for the emotional ride she signed up for. Dawn’s past is very vague - no one knew where she was from the ages of 5-9 and there is a huge secret Cathy is not allowed to know due to confidentiality reasons. But when Dawn is not returning home, cutting herself and even attempting suicide, Cathy demands some answers. What is wrong with this poor child and why can no one remember where she was for 4 years of her life?
Wow it was interesting (in the worst way possible) to see how utterly useless social services used to be! The social worker throughout Dawn’s story sparked rage within me. How can one child and one foster carer be so completely and utterly failed by the system like they were! From providing NO background information to making highly dangerous decisions around Dawn, I wanted her GONE.
It was also interesting to see a more naive and less experienced side of Cathy. I have only read her newer books prior to this so seeing where it all began, and her lacking the knowledge she has acquired over the years was different. It shows that we all start somewhere! I’m always completely inspired by Cathy’s stories and the fact she started with so little support from the people above her was even more inspiring (although I willed for her to fight her case a little more - easier said than done haha).
Despite the nature of this story being completely heartbreaking, Cathy covered the content brilliantly - not dwelling and going into too much detail yet covering what needed to be said. She has a flair for making me fall in love with the children she has fostered despite the challenges they bring with them. I completely and utterly loved Dawn and wanted to bring her into my family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Self harm
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Mental illness, Alcohol, Abandonment, Pregnancy, Blood, Rape, Cancer, and Child abuse
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