That is such a great interview. My only question is this: how are these survivors, who have been through the most hellish torture and abuse, able to be so eloquent, articulate and calm? I know people who've been abused as children, and not one of them can dispassionately talk about their abuse and torture showing such little emotion as Hersha. That's why I have problem believing people like her.
I, personally, have long experience talking to victims of trauma through the judicial system. While each one is different, most are able to dispassionately discuss the facts of their trauma. Lack of emotion is not equal lack of credibility, every person has coping skills to get through a public process and flatly answering questions in front of strangers is the norm rather than exception. It also depends on the time that has passed between event and retelling.
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Piscina ago
That is such a great interview. My only question is this: how are these survivors, who have been through the most hellish torture and abuse, able to be so eloquent, articulate and calm? I know people who've been abused as children, and not one of them can dispassionately talk about their abuse and torture showing such little emotion as Hersha. That's why I have problem believing people like her.
LightlyToasted ago
I, personally, have long experience talking to victims of trauma through the judicial system. While each one is different, most are able to dispassionately discuss the facts of their trauma. Lack of emotion is not equal lack of credibility, every person has coping skills to get through a public process and flatly answering questions in front of strangers is the norm rather than exception. It also depends on the time that has passed between event and retelling.