Children are sometimes listened to, their desires granted by their parents, but most of the time, everyone knows that a household is generally not a democracy. Parents have the final say. What if that final say means sailing around the world for 10 years during your prime childhood years against your will? That is exactly what happened to Suzanne Heywood, the author of this article from the Guardian. She has written a memoir about the experience, and from the tone of this article, it’s going to be intriguing, to say the least. From this article alone, I can’t help but wonder if her parents’ treatment of her and her brother could constitute child abuse. I want to keep reading to find out how Suzanne advocated for herself and what her life is like now. Let’s read and find out.
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