Psychological Effects
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An Abusive HomeChildren often suffer as a byproduct of adults' substance addictions. As we see in the script, Elliot and his sister suffered neglect from Odessa to the extent that Mary Lou passed away. This has clearly generated resentment and anger from Elliot towards his mother.
Water by the Spoonful (p. 38) "A Department of Human Services report. That's my memory. Six hours later a neighbor kicks in the door. Me and my sister are lying in a pile of laundry..." |
Currently: 15,000 foster children in PAPA Department of Human Services Requirements for becoming a foster parent:
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