Girls are genius at getting through sexual abuse. Often the only way to get through is not to feel. And that is exactly what these fantasy worlds allow: They give girls a place to go so they don't have to be present in their violated bodies. Brilliant.

Patti Feuereisen
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The idea of fantasy worlds is certainly interesting. Fantasy worlds allow people to escape into a world where they are safe and happy. This quote is talking about how girls use their imagination to escape abuse or other forms of pain. The way that they do this is by creating a fantasy world where they are the hero and the abuser has no power over them.

Source: Invisible Girls: The Truth About Sexual Abusea Book For Teen Girls, Young Women, And Everyone Who Cares About Them

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