Lecture: Breaking Free from Bluebeard – Women in Abusive Relationships

The tales of the Bluebeard family address a ninth theme that remains as relevant as ever: that of girls and women who find themselves trapped in an abusive relationship. They provide us with insights into the journey from control to liberation, from the lies of the abuser to the clarity needed to break free.
‘Ourdi’s Bird’, collected by the Brothers Grimm and to be narrated by the speaker Édith Lombardi, is particularly rich in lessons. Closer to home, the examples of Vanessa Springora, Judith Godrèche, Gisèle Pélicot and many others illustrate the complexity of this great work of liberation. The lives of the women and children supported by the speaker in her professional work will complement these examples.

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