Family Difficulties Research Articles

Features of the religious education of a child in the family based on the views of V. Zinkivsky

Modern conditions of life remove the child from religious upbringing in the family, since all Orthodox upbringing is completely contained in the general rule of Christian life: the Spirit of peace will prevail, and thousands around you will be saved. On the contrary, the father’s desire to have a pedagogical manual in his hands and be guided by it in relation to his son or daughter is a sign of how artificial parental religiosity is, how impoverished is the personal attitude towards children and the spirit of love, which is the true essence of the patriarchal tradition, the center of all Orthodox spirituality. The purpose of the research is to determine the peculiarities of the religious upbringing of children and youth in the pedagogical heritage of V. Zinkivskyi, based on the analysis and literature, as well as archival sources. Research methods: hermeneutic (for studying and commenting on pedagogical ideas of V. Zenkivskyi); phenomenological (for the objective disclosure of historical facts); biographical (for studying the creative work of a scientist); synergistic (to determine changes in the evolution of the teacher’s views); paradigmatic (to characterize the religious and pedagogical ideas of V. Zenkivskyi); comparative-historical (to reveal and compare pedagogical-historical ideas); bibliographic (for analysis and archival and library funds). The work presents arguments in favor of strengthening the religious component of family upbringing of children. Based on the views of V. Zenkivskyi, it was noted that it is necessary to establish and strengthen the spiritual connection of children with their parents. For this purpose, V. Zinkivskyi suggests constant communication with children, involving them in the world of family worries and difficulties, assigning responsible and urgent tasks, generally involving children in active work for the family. If they are not under compulsion, but go for it themselves, then with a properly created spiritual atmosphere, it is not difficult to achieve this. A family can give religious education to its children, but for this it must itself acquire the religious power that is communicated to it in the sacrament of marriage. Beyond this, only the socio-psychological reality of the family remains, and its religious-ontological basis is hidden in an inacces- sible depth, and therefore children grow without involvement in spirituality, which contains the necessary forces for their growth. According to V. Zinkivskyi, the problem of religious education in the family is the problem of returning the family itself to its religious basis. Religious upbringing of children is carried out mainly by personal example and a prayerful atmosphere of love in the home.

Difficulties of Students from the Palestinian Authority who Learn in an Arab High School in Israel

The aim of research is to investigate high school students who have moved to Israel from the Palestinian Authority in order to study. We used qualitative research based on semi-structured interviews. The research participants of this study were students and teachers affiliated with a high school in the North of Israel. The paper discusses those students’ experiences of identity crisis between their self-identity and their national identity. The paper also voices the students’ feelings of alienation and disconnection to their school community, leading to gaps in the academic, social, and familial difficulties. This study shows that these difficulties lead to a conflict of identity between their original identity – the Palestinian Authority – and their new identity as students in an Arab school in Israel. This situation might lead to feelings of disconnection and alienation, that must be addressed by the entire school community.

439 TRANSIENT SEVERE MITRAL REGURGITATION IN REVERSED TAKOTSUBO SYNDROME

Abstract A 65-years old Caucasian woman was referred to the emergency department for chest pain, dyspnoea and high systolic blood pressure. In the previous days she complained a constant state of anxiety and worries due to family troubles. At the admission 12 – lead EKG showed sinus rhythm, ST-T segment depression >1 mm in the lateral and anterior leads (from V2 to V6). Laboratory exams showed elevated values of high sensivity troponin levels (high-sensitive troponin: 41 pg/mL – maximum laboratory cut off value: 12 pg/mL). Bedside echocardiogram showed an LVEF of 40% due to apical hyperkinesis, akynesis of the basal segments and hypokinesis of the mid segments of the left ventricle; a severe double jet MR (Fig.1); a type II diastolic dysfunction (E/A: 1,5; E/e’: 14). Several B lines (> 3) were present in all pulmonary regions assessed by lung POCUS. Cardiac angiography demonstrated non obstructive coronary artery disease. Left ventriculography showed an hyperdynamic apex and severe basal hypokinesis. Clinical and functional status rapidly improved. Daily EKGs were registered with a progressive resolution of the ST-T segment depression. She was discharged on the 7th days and the TTE in pre-discharge showed an LVEF of 60%, without wall motion abnormalities and complete recovery of mitral regurgitation. We report a case of reversible severe mitral regurgitation in a patient with basal ballooning TTS. Mital regurgitation is generally described in the contest of classical apical TTS. The potential mechanisms for severe MR are similar to those of acute myocardial infarction. Admission and daily echocardiographic evaluation is crucial in this subset of patients, with a tailored therapy following the severity of mitral valve disease. Fig. 1

The manner of death in a case with two stab wounds caused by two weapons: case report

BackgroundStabbing is a relatively uncommon method of suicide. Typical suicide is usually associated with tentative wounds. Self-stabbing using two sharp weapons to produce two stab wounds without tentative marks is an uncommon incidence.Case presentationA 42-year-old Austronesian descent male with a history of family troubles was found dead by his friend inside a clothing store; two kitchen knives were present on both sides of the body. There were two stab wounds in the chest and the abdomen without any superficial hesitation cuts. At the crime scene, there were two blood pools.ConclusionThe number of injuries with the absence of hesitation injuries raised suspicions of an atypical case of suicide that necessitated further forensic investigations. However, the circumstantial evidence and autopsy findings demonstrated that suicide was the cause of death.

From Negative Aspects and Black Aspects of Vietnam Education to Lessons for Social Sciences Students

In our research, we level strong criticism at the State Professor Council in Vietnam, using the case of Tran Van Tho and other members as a representative illustration of their efforts to impede or restrict the growth of the nation's scientific community. We also do not place enough importance on the publication of bogus news online by various Vietnam publications (Thanhnien.vn and Tuoitre.vn), despite the fact that it may lead to confusion, as well as problems and concern in the community. In addition, we oppose the excessive tuition fees and other expenses that have been imposed by Banking University HCM city Vietnam and other institutions in HCM city in recent years, which have caused difficulties for families, parents, students, and society as a whole. In addition, we use these problematic aspects of the education system in Vietnam as a case study to instruct students majoring in social sciences. After that, the authors apply a strategy based on the laws of Malaysia in order to solve the problem of fake news published in the newspapers tuoi tre and thanh nien in Vietnam throughout the period 2015-2022. After the case discussion that was offered earlier, the authors assess the opinions of President Ho Chi Minh on publishing activities for the purpose of better teaching pupils. This is not the least of the authors' contributions.

Possibilities of Using Social Marketing in the Prevention of Child Abuse in the Family

Purpose. The article analyzes new approaches in the system of prevention of cruel treatment of children in the family. The essence of social marketing as a tool for solving the issues of prevention of family trouble is revealed. The special role of the communication environment and information support for the activities of various subjects of prevention is noted.Methods. The study uses a set of general scientifc methods, such as analysis, synthesis, generalization, system-functional and complex, resource approach. Within the framework of the stated topic, a systematization of theoretical provisions and modern approaches to the problem of preventing cruel treatment of children in the family was carried out on the basis of a study of the works of various authors, regulatory documents, and ofcial statistics.outcomes. The theoretical and practical signifcance of the presented study lies in the fact that it can become the basis for further study of social marketing tools for the prevention of family dysfunction and abuse of children in the family. The analysis actualizes the importance for the practice of using social marketing tools in solving the problem of child abuse in the family. The introduction of social marketing tools and their development can increase the effectiveness of preventive activities of state and non-state organizations focused on working with families and children.

MISCHIEVOUS BEHAVIOR IN HONEY DEE’S NOVEL UNBROKEN VOW

This study is entitled Antagonist’s Mischievous Behavior in Honey Dee’s novel Unbroken Vow. The story tells about the antagonist, Mirriam who comes from family trouble and she is full of jealousy when seeing someone who has a happy family. Mirriam has a desire to destroy the protagonist’s family by giving poison, injecting narcotics, making sexual abuse, and attacking everyone around her. The researchers are curious and interested in analyzing the antagonist's mischievous behavior because all the deeds are weird. The researchers also wish to know the reasons why the antagonist does such things. This article uses mischievous behavior theories by Purwanto and Denis. In completing the analysis, this study uses descriptive method proposed by Meoleong who describes the ways of conducting research method. The findings show that the types of mischievous behavior conducted by the antagonist are: attacking her rival, sexual abuse, injecting narcotics and giving poison; while the reasons of mischievous behavior are having problems at home, being bullied and having no clear boundaries.

Motivation to Study During COVID-19 as a Function of Parent Marital Status

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the learning process into the home and family space, such that parent marital status can affect the student’s studies. These circumstances might pose a challenge for students in general and in particular for those coping, in addition to COVID-19, with family difficulties such as their parents’ divorce. Hence, it is necessary to examine how family situations affect students’ functioning and motivation to study. The current study seeks to address the issue of motivation to study among children of divorced parents versus children of married parents, particularly following the effects of distance learning during COVID-19. This is a pilot study that explores the association between motivation to study in a time of crisis (COVID), which requires a new (digital) study skill, and familial status, family support. In order to relate to this issue, we conducted a study among 148 respondents, school children aged 12-18. Forty-three percent of the respondents were children of divorced parents, while 52.7% were the children of married parents. Through questionnaires, these respondents addressed their parents’ marital status and their attitude to distance versus face-to-face learning. The study also addressed the motivation of these teenagers to study and the association between the different learning methods and parent marital status. The research findings indicate that children of divorced parents have lower intrinsic motivation than children of married parents. It was also found that the variable most influencing motivation to study is learning in the face-to-face method, at 17.1%. A decline in motivation in general, and higher extrinsic motivation among children of divorced parents, derive mainly from parent marital status and the complexities stemming from parents’ divorce. The unstable psychological state of children of divorced parents, both in general and during COVID-19 in particular, affect the level of motivation to study. The findings of the current study indicate the complexities experienced by students during distance learning, their preferences for a certain study method, whether face-to-face or online, and their motivating factors, whether extrinsic or intrinsic. In addition, the study indicated the significance of family support, with its complexities. The research findings may have considerable consequences for the coping of students from different types of families, in normal times in general and in times of crisis in particular.

Suicide Risk, Self-esteem and Family Support among Community School Going Adolescents of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal: A Cross-sectional Study

Background: Suicide is one of the major public health concerns today in all age groups. Suicide has often been neglected in adolescents. We aimed to find out the prevalence of suicidal ideas and attempts, and explore its association with family support and self-esteem among school going students of Kathmandu valley. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study using a semi structured proforma, P4 Suicide screener, Nepali family support and difficulties scale and Rosenberg self-esteem scale among 211 students of grade eight to ten of two community schools of Kathmandu valley. Socio-demographic and clinical data were tabulated and descriptive analysis were done. The tests for normal distribution were performed initially and then Fisher exact test (categorical) and Mann Whitney U test (continuous variable) were used as applicable. Results: The P4 suicide screen showed 27.96% of the students to be positive. The risk stratification revealed that the maximum percentage (76.3%) of screen positive students had higher risk. The group of students who had no suicidal risk had significantly higher score in family support and difficulty scale as compared to the student with suicidal risk. However, the self-esteem score had no statistically significant difference between the two groups. Conclusion: The suicide risk was present among one-third of the students with high risk among the majority. Considering this high prevalence, it is crucial for parents, teachers and all healthcare providers to be proactive and look for warning signs with all children and adolescents.

ANALISIS SEMIOTIKA PESAN DAKWAH DALAM WEB SERIES USTADZ MILLENIAL

The Web Series “Ustadz Millenial” tells the story of a life that tells the story of the life of a young man who aspires to become a young ustadz. However, his family's troubles and death are his dreams. But he still tries to realize his ideals by preaching through social media. Based on the background above, the purpose of this study is to answer how the signified and the signifier as well as the object (referent) are displayed in the series "Ustadz Millenial" and what are the da'wah messages contained in the series "Ustadz Millenial". In its analysis, this study uses a qualitative approach with the semiotic method of Ferdinand de Saussure which focuses on the signifier and the signified as well as the object (referrent). The data studied are pieces of images, text, sounds, or sounds contained in the series "Ustadz Millenial". The results of the study show that the "Millenial Ustadz" series is full of da'wah messages, including; an invitation to use patience, forgive each other, maintain friendship, try and endeavor, keep fifteen, be devoted to both parents, preach through social media that is developing with technology in today's era, and display the hijab as a suggestion to cover the genitals.

Être parent d’un enfant avec un TDAH : conceptions parentales du trouble et de ses conséquences sur la famille

IntroductionThe ADHD disorder has important consequences on the child's adjustment, but also on family life. Parents are usually involved during the diagnosis process and should be actively involved in the treatment that will follow. However, their representations of the disorder and their experience as parents in the face of the disorder are still poorly documented, especially in the French-speaking context. ObjectiveThe goal of this study is to explore the parents’ views about the etiology of ADHD and the medication, as well as their experiences of the consequences of the disorder on the family, school problems and social relations. MethodAn ad hoc questionnaire assessing the consequences of ADHD in a child was completed online by 128 parents of children between the ages of 5 and 18. ResultsParents mostly agree with the neurodevelopmental origin of the disorder, conception that is related to the use of psycho-stimulants by the child. The majority were satisfied with the effects of the medication, but a significant proportion felt that the efficacy was poor and almost half felt that the side effects were too strong. The experiences of many parents reveal their exhaustion, their worries about their child's health and their own health, as well as the repercussions on their relationship and professional life. ConclusionThis study confirms that the difficulties of families with a child and an adolescent with ADHD should be taken into account in the clinical investigation and in treatment strategies. The results confirm the important place that parental support should take in intervention strategies, including work on co-parenting and involving siblings.

Experiences and expectations of receiving volunteer services among home-based elderly in Chinese urban areas: A qualitative study.

The various complex needs for assistance among home-based older adults have increased dramatically. Thus, it would be advantageous to recruit volunteers with medical knowledge and a better understanding to support and assist the elderly living in urban communities. This study aimed to explore the experiences and expectations of receiving volunteer services among the home-based elderly in Chinese urban areas. DESIGN, SETTINGAND PARTICIPANTS: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted following the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) guidelines. This study was performed in two communities in Wuhan, Hubei Province. A purposive sampling method, which includes criterion and maximum variation sampling, was used to identify and select a diverse range of participants. Semistructured face-to-face interviews with 20 older adults (aged 62-90 years old) were performed. The conventional content analysis method was used for thematic analysis. Three categories with associated subcategories were identified: experiences of receiving volunteer services including negative and positive experiences; specific needs for volunteer services involving physiological, psychosocial, health-related behavioursand environmental domains; characteristics of expected volunteer services including availability, formats, recipients, providersand service strategies. The volunteer services provided to the home-based elderly were found to be unsatisfactory, and lacking relevance and effectiveness. Due to a lack of family support or difficulty in meeting some high-level needs, the home-based elderly expressed a strong demand for volunteer services involving physiological, psychosocial, health-related behavioursand environmental domains. This finding can provide a basis for developing training plans beneficial to volunteers. Furthermore, the present research clarifies the criteria for selecting volunteers and the necessity of supervising and managing volunteers. Improving the effectiveness and accessibility of urban-community volunteer service may reduce the burden on care institutions and home caregivers while enhancing the quality of life and well-being of the elderly. Developing research questions, study design, management and conductand interpretation of evidence.

White Collars, Dark Histories: The Factors That Lead Women to Commit Corporate Crimes.

The literature on white-collar crimes committed by women is sparse, dealing mostly with their motivations, the incidence of the phenomenon, and differences between the women who commit them and those who commit other types of offenses. This qualitative study maps factors leading women to commit such crimes, with particular focus on their family and personal histories, and on the various roles they played as children and adults, which prepared and "trained" them for future illegal behavior. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with 18 women convicted and imprisoned for white-collar crimes. A relationship was found between problematic family background and difficulty in help seeking and a nearly obsessive need for love in adulthood, and between the latter and white-collar crime. Theoretical and practical conclusions are discussed and future directions proposed.

WhatsApp as a University Tutoring Resource

Tutoring, as a process of accompaniment of university students, has among its purposes identification of and reflection on the various difficulties that can interfere in the development of student competencies. To the same end, the present research explores the possibility of using WhatsApp as a tutoring resource in universities, with an emphasis on identifying and reflecting on the academic, personal, and family problems of students. This case study uses a quasi-experimental approach with a treatment group and a control group intentionally selected at the Escuela Profesional de Educación Secundaria de la Universidad Nacional del Altiplano de Puno, Peru, during the first semester of the 2020 academic year. Data were collected using semi-structured interview guides and individual tutoring cards. The results show that this technological resource improved the university tutoring service among the students in the experimental group. It proved more flexible and attractive to students, who were motivated to externalize and reflect on their personal, family, and academic difficulties and showed increased openness to receiving help in problem solving them. On the other hand, student participation was less active in the control group. These findings affirm that WhatsApp is a resource that can allow more spontaneous and friendly communication between tutors and students, creating a context conducive to achieving the objectives of university tutoring.

Effect of Method Bias on the Internal Structure of the Systemic Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation Measure of Family Functioning

This study was conducted to test for method bias stemming from mixing positively and negatively worded items in a widely used measure of family functioning, the Systemic Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (SCORE). Data were collected from a community sample of 377 U.S. adults with children in the household, with 32% reporting greater family difficulties than a clinical pre-therapy average and 66% reporting greater difficulties than a clinical post-therapy average. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were performed to test two models: Model 1, a unidimensional model in which items represented a single theoretical construct and Model 2, a multidimensional model in which items represented a method dimension (i.e., positively worded or negatively worded) as well as an underlying theoretical construct. Fit indices showed that Model 2 fit the data better than Model 1 for all dimensions tested, suggesting that method bias had detrimental effects on the factor structure of dimensions of the SCORE.

Regulatory and legal bases of social work with children without parental care

The main reasons for the increase in the number of children without parental care are the decline in the social prestige of the family, its financial and housing difficulties, interethnic conflicts, an increase in the illegitimate birth rate, a high percentage of parents leading an antisocial lifestyle. In this regard, the protection of the rights and interests of orphans and children without parental care is becoming extremely important in the Russian Federation. The Family Code defines that the activities of legal entities and individuals other than guardianship and custody authorities to identify and place children without parental care are not allowed. This prohibition also applies to intermediary activities for the transfer of children for adoption, under custody (guardianship) or for upbringing in a family. In order to provide appropriate assistance, it is crucial to identify children without parental care in a timely manner. In accordance with Article 125 of the Family Code, the resolution of these issues is the responsibility of the guardianship and custody authorities at the children’s actual place of residence. In order to improve the situation of orphans and children without parental care, the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation «On Priority Measures to Improve the Situation of Children Without Parental Care» dated May 14, 2015 No. 374 was adopted. This document defines a 2‑fold increase in monetary benefits provided for children at the time of learning to purchase the necessary literature and accessories. The norms of financial support for orphans and children without parental care have been identified and extended to children transferred to foster families and family-type orphanages. The solution of these tasks is carried out within the framework of the implementation of the subprograms «Healthy Generation», «Gifted Children» and «Children and Family». It is important to note that the Federal Law provides for the development of targeted programs by the executive authorities of the subjects of the Russian Federation for the protection of the rights of orphans and children without parental care. The development of family policy, which, first of all, is aimed at strengthening the family as a social institution and preserving family values, is an urgent direction of state work. Educational institutions and teachers, in particular, are working hard with parents and children in order to return children to their families.

Anatomy of Domestic Violence and Suicide in Kashmir.

The daily timeline of news and happenings around us persistently has the depressing snippets of cases of gender based violence cases all over. This dark reality of witnessing the rising of domestic violence related cases are very concerning and signifies the regressing perception of societal psychology on the whole. This internalization has the ubiquitous nature having the layered dimensions attached to it with women facing the agonizing consequences. Domestic violence is a fairly common occurrence in most of the parts of Kashmir region mainly from husbands or family members and broken relation with in-laws, Wife abuse, marital violence, family issues, and harassment dominance of male structures. This results in bouts of 'aimlessness' prompting women to find the meaning in ending her life. In Kashmir region, those females who are victim of domestic violence suffer from unavoidable mental health issues with flashbacks and stressors filled with negative life experiences such as stressful relationships, marital discord, and family troubles, forced marriage, economic crisis and lack of personal choices. There is direct relationship between female suicide and domestic violence. Females who experience physical or/and sexual violence in their marriage are significantly more likely to have suicidal thoughts. In the above mentioned context, it becomes significant to delve into how domestic violence trigger women to commit or attempt suicide and as such the study titled 'Anatomy of Domestic Violence and suicide in Kashmir' was undertaken. The study has focused on female suicide survivors who are married women aged from 20-35 and have faced domestic violence. The purpose of the study was to examine the profile of women who have attempted suicide. The present study highlights the spectrums of domestic violence and suicide in Kashmir by focusing on a number of key sociological aspects.

Maternal Mental Health, Child Distress and Family Strain During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Linking the Provincial Longitudinal Cohort with the COVID-19 Impact Survey Data in Canada.

ObjectiveTo understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on families in Canada by specifically examining the relationship between maternal mental distress (MD), child distress (CD) and family strain (FS) trends over time. We linked the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) longitudinal cohort data and COVID-19 Impact Survey (CIS). ApproachThree waves of CIS (March 2020 to July 2021), collected from APrON longitudinal cohort, were used. Demographic variables from APrON were linked with CIS. Mothers’ depression, anxiety, and/or stress scores were standardized separately for different symptoms, averaged at each wave, and combined as one maternal MD variable (low/medium/high). CD was measured across emotional, conduct, hyperactivity, and peer problem scales (low/high). FS was defined as COVID-19 straining family relationships, including partners, parent-child, and siblings (yes/no). Latent class analyses were performed to identify and categorize membership across the variables. To address the objective, multiple logistic regression models were conducted. ResultsThe sample consisted of 157 participants were included in the study; 19.1% reported FS during COVID-19. Three latent classes were formed for maternal MD: consistently low (36.9%), medium (44.0%), and high (19.1%) across the follow-up period. Two latent classes were formed for CD: consistently low (79.6%) and high (20.4%). When adjusted for COVID-19 related covariates (e.g., maternal worries about child’s well-being/education, family difficulty with childcare/schoolwork) and socioeconomic status, mothers with medium and high levels of maternal MD were at increased odds of experiencing FS during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to those with a low level of distress (medium aOR = 3.90[1.08, 14.03]; high aOR = 4.57[1.03, 20.25]). The adjusted association between child distress and FS was not statistically significant (aOR = 1.75[0.59, 5.20]). ConclusionUnderstanding how MD could affect family strain is important as many families recover from the pandemic. More distressed individuals experience greater FS over time, suggesting this association as a chronic problem. Stakeholders should tailor support systems to longer-term, family-level interventions improving family relationships and maternal-child MHD impacted by COVID-19.

PECULIARITIES OF INTRAFAMILIAL RELATIONS OF MARRIED COUPLE WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF OCCUPATIONAL EMPLOYMENT

The article theoretically investigates and experimentally identifiesthe impact of professional activities of spouses associatedwith increased employment on the peculiarities of relationshipsand conflicts in the family. Theoretical approaches to the studyof changes in family roles in connection with the professionalactivities of spouses are analyzed. It has been experimentally establishedthat high employment of spouses in professional activitieshas a negative impact on their marital relations: the levelof conflict, the sphere of interaction, marital satisfaction andits stability. The resulting scatter and variability of indicatorsis explained by the use of subjective assessments of the spousesof their marriage. The highest level of conflict in families wheremen and women have high professional employment in professionalactivities was found in the areas of: role-playing, mutualawareness, leisure. In families where wives have a higher employmentrate than husbands, the level of conflict is higher in allareas of marital interaction. The data obtained indicate that theprocess of adaptation of spouses to the new conditions of professionalactivity associated with high professional employment, the requirements of corporate traditions, and others. The reasons aredifficult and pose a number of serious problems for spouses (thenumber of stable families decreases, the number of unstable andeven troubled families increases).

Narratives of Healing in Sebastian Barry’s The Secret Scripture (2008)

Sebastian Barry’s novel The Secret Scripture (2008) was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize before being named the 2008 Costa Book of Year and winning the Irish Book Awards Best Novel, the Independent Booksellers Prize and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. The novel is an exquisite example of trauma narrative in Irish recent fiction. Almost one hundred years old and still in the mental hospital where she was committed as a young woman, Roseanne revisits the tragedies and passions of her life through her secret journal. Raised in rural Ireland in the 1930s, her life is marked by civil war and a troubled family life. When she marries Tom McNulty, she believes she has found love and security, but her dreams are shattered. Through her journal and that of the doctor in charge of her, the reader is gradually revealed how the process of trauma healing could be achieved.