Sinopsis
"Can I Let You Go?" by Cathy Glass is a powerful and deeply moving memoir that explores the challenges and complexity: of fostering a child with severe attachment issues. The book follows Cathy Glass, a foster carer with years of experience, as she takes on the care of a young girl named Lucy.
| Nombor Buku | 362.733092 |
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| Tempat Terbitan | London |
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| Penerbit | Harper Element |
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| Ukuran Tinggi Buku | 9780008153748 |
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Foster care advocates |
The text explicitly introduces Faye, a 24-year-old pregnant woman with learning difficulties caused by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), who functions at the level of an eight-year-old. This specialized dynamic directly targets readers invested in complex, real-world human services and welfare challenges. |
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Pivoting from Grief to Service |
True personal development involves acting constructively despite emotional pain. At the start of the book, Cathy is trapped in a "limbo of raw grief" following her father's sudden fatal heart attack. When social services unexpectedly request emergency help for Faye, Cathy consciously chooses to transition from passive mourning to active service, stating that a new life felt "uplifting and full of hope". |
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Developing Cognitive Acceptance |
At the beginning of her placement, Faye experiences complete psychological denial, refusing to acknowledge the physical changes in her body or the concept of her pregnancy out of fear of upsetting her ailing grandparents. Through structured care, she develops the emotional maturity to actively verbalize her fears and process the grueling reality of the adoption plan. |
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Mastering the Art of Letting Go |
The culmination of growth for both Cathy and her family is the painful execution of a non-possessive love. Cathy manages the heavy task of supporting Faye through childbirth while knowing the baby will immediately be taken into care. Navigating this heartbreaking departure without becoming bitter provides ultimate proof of advanced emotional regulation and resilient boundary management. |
