I (finally) watched Changeling last night. Based on a true story, it's one of the most horrific films I've ever seen (so many nightmare scenarios in it, almost implausible yet true).
But Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie) is also a huge inspiration. She reports her son missing and is told by police she has to wait 24 hours before they can look into it.
Then they find him, 5 months later, only it's not him. She keeps telling them he's not her son (he's shorter and has other big differences) but they say things like "His identity has been confirmed by the best minds in the field of child identification."
She's his mother!!!
I won't give any more away but it's an excellent, if harrowing, film.
While it's unlikely that any of us will face similarly surreal situations, we've all had times when we've known something while others have tried to convince us that we're wrong, purple is green.
It may have been a:
. partner swearing s/he is being honest when you KNOW something is off?
. client promising that overdue payment is on it's way?
. boss insisting all is well with the company you work for and you'll soon be back to staff levels that don't stretch you beyond your limits?
How do you react when you know you're being lied to?
Do you ever lie to yourself? (Trying to pretend things are OK when something has to change?)
Christine Collins stayed true to herself and what she knew to be true in spite of police, doctors and others trying to bully and threaten her into acquiescence.
What can you start doing differently today to face your situation honestly and courageously?
Is it too much for you to handle alone? Who might be able to support you through this?
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