<p>^That’s true, but are there limits?</p>
<p>I have been avoiding this discussion because the positions tend to get over-simplified and exaggerated. But I just read Juillet’s post and she explained my position well.</p>
<p>Consolation, there is a difference between being “affected” and having a PTSD reaction. My D needs to know if there is graphic violence in a book or movie, particularly against a victim. She was severely assaulted a few years ago. She struggles with the emotional fall-out of that daily. Among other things she suffers from OCD and anxiety. These can be yes, triggered, by viewing or reading about a graphic, violent assault. This affects her life and relationships. She knows what she needs to avoid. Those around her know to warn her before recommending a book or movie. it’s not about the way great literature changes one–it’s something different, and if you don’t have experience with this kind of “effect” then congrats to you. :/</p>