the amount of disorders Annie has is itself a red flag to me
Are a person’s mental disorders (especially ones that started in early childhood) the person’s own fault, or are they possibly a consequence of trauma or abuse? If you abuse someone as a child, they are very likely to develop some mental disorders (the greater the abuse, the more severe and long-lasting they’re likely to be). Is it then fair to say, “This person’s claims of abuse have no merit, just look at their mental disorders” (as in, a “crazy person’s” claims should not be believed)?
Are a person’s mental disorders (especially ones that started in early childhood) the person’s own fault, or are they possibly a consequence of trauma or abuse? If you abuse someone as a child, they are very likely to develop some mental disorders (the greater the abuse, the more severe and long-lasting they’re likely to be). Is it then fair to say, “This person’s claims of abuse have no merit, just look at their mental disorders” (as in, a “crazy person’s” claims should not be believed)?