The Literary Therapist

No House Will Ever Be Dull

Why is it important to apologize to children? Why is Marilla scrubbing things that don't need it? What constitutes an apology?

Do You Think You Could Like Me A Little?

Bosom friends, garden interpretation, and family dialects! Also, my husband does not have a husband, lol

I Hate You!

Who does Anne hate? What is grippe? Why are carrots so controversial? What is a trauma response? Listen now to find out!

A Perfect Graveyard of Buried Hopes

In this episode we learn about Anne's history, how she grew up, what it means to be parentified, and whether Marilla has empathy!

I've Never Belonged to Anyone...Not Really.

In this episode we will explore the characters of Avonlea and what makes them tick! Matthew, Marilla, and Mrs. Rachel Lynde and key pieces of their personalities are discussed. Also discussed are Attachment disorders, bias against foster children, how to suck an egg, and the beautiful prose of LM Montgomery.  References: http://www.regimentalrogue.com/papers/egg.htm https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17904-reactive-attachment-disorder#:~:text=What%20is%20reactive%20attachment%20disorder,have%20trouble%20managing%20their%20emotions.