I believe some of the underlying issues that play a role in Marjorie’s substance abuse is Child hood neglect and abuse. Marjorie also display characteristics of Guilt and un-forgiveness. Collins write, “Child abuse involves physical or mental injury, neglect, sexual exploitation, or any other mistreatment of young people who are under the age of eighteen. He goes on to say. Neglect is the lack of adequate care-giving. Most often experienced by children, by those who are not given adequate nutrition or medication for mental issues.
In Marjorie’s case the sexual abuse experienced by “various men her mother brought home,” and the neglect of her mother’s care, due to alcoholic abuse, and prostitution are the