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Survivor writes of family mistreatment and lasting impact
A survivor recounts decades of fear, guilt, and failed trust from father's abuse and family coercion. She describes self-harm urges, overachievement, and lifelong mental health struggles, seeking counseling and support to heal. The piece names Dr. Val Farmer, a rural mental health clinical psychologist, director of the Rural Enhancement Program in Rapid City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Farmer
West River Mental Health Center
Rapid City
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