Unravelling her
Sun, 31 Aug 2008, 10:37 amGippsi1 post in thread
Unravelling her
Sun, 31 Aug 2008, 10:37 amUnravelling her is a play about eating disorders. But it is also a play about feeling small inside, like you're not good enough to belong to the world that everyone else belongs to. It is raw, emotional and personal. Part documentary and part performance, it is fused extremely well and takes the audience on a gut wrenching journey inside the mind of an eating disorder. The writing and performances are all outstanding, including the beautiful and poignant singing.
The play is confronting. It is there to tell the truth and from what I know it couldn't be more honest. Unravelling her enabled me as a mother to finally make some sense of something that makes no sense. It exposes the awful truth about why an eating disorder is so consuming and why the sufferer shuts out all those who try to help. My personal gain from this play is to realise I am not responsible. My daughter gave this monster up a long time ago but I still allowed it to haunt me. Thank you to all involved, I can finally give up the guilt.
Unravelling her does not, however, suggest it is a guide to others. It is the journey of 'their' story. But,it provides insight and understanding that up to now has only been locked away in the minds of those who suffer. Understanding is the best way we can begin to help someone.
Society's attitude toward mental health issues is thankfully improving but we can do a lot better. If you know anyone with an eating disorder, see this play. If you don't, see it anyway. Be part of the solution.
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre Fremantle
August 31 & Sept 01
GippsiSun, 31 Aug 2008, 10:37 am
Unravelling her is a play about eating disorders. But it is also a play about feeling small inside, like you're not good enough to belong to the world that everyone else belongs to. It is raw, emotional and personal. Part documentary and part performance, it is fused extremely well and takes the audience on a gut wrenching journey inside the mind of an eating disorder. The writing and performances are all outstanding, including the beautiful and poignant singing.
The play is confronting. It is there to tell the truth and from what I know it couldn't be more honest. Unravelling her enabled me as a mother to finally make some sense of something that makes no sense. It exposes the awful truth about why an eating disorder is so consuming and why the sufferer shuts out all those who try to help. My personal gain from this play is to realise I am not responsible. My daughter gave this monster up a long time ago but I still allowed it to haunt me. Thank you to all involved, I can finally give up the guilt.
Unravelling her does not, however, suggest it is a guide to others. It is the journey of 'their' story. But,it provides insight and understanding that up to now has only been locked away in the minds of those who suffer. Understanding is the best way we can begin to help someone.
Society's attitude toward mental health issues is thankfully improving but we can do a lot better. If you know anyone with an eating disorder, see this play. If you don't, see it anyway. Be part of the solution.
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre Fremantle
August 31 & Sept 01