Alzheimer’s Poem

A Psychiatrist’s Letter to Young People about Fifty Shades of Grey

Years of careful listening have taught me a lot. One thing I’ve learned is that young people are utterly confused about love – finding it and keeping it. They make poor choices, and end up in lots of pain.

Fifty Shades of Grey is being released for Valentine’s Day, so you’ll think it’s a romance, but don’t fall for it.

Abuse is not glamorous or cool.  It is never OK, under any circumstances.

In the real world, this story would end badly, with Christian in jail, and Ana in a shelter – or morgue. Or Christian would continue beating Ana, and she’d stay and suffer. Either way, their lives would most definitely not be a fairy tale. Trust me on this one.

Here are a few of the dangerous ideas promoted by Fifty Shades of Grey:

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