Content & Trigger Warnings for Lost boy (2009)
5 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Lost boy (2009) contains 5 content warnings : Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Child abuse / harm to children, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warnings are for Gaslighting / emotional manipulation (severity 4/5), Alcohol abuse (depicted) (severity 4/5), Child abuse / harm to children (severity 5/5), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 4/5 | Depicted | Emotional manipulation and gaslighting by abusive mother |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Mother's severe alcoholism depicted throughout the memoir |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 5/5 | Depicted | Severe child abuse by mother depicted in graphic detail throughout |
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 4/5 | Depicted | Domestic violence in household described extensively |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 2/5 | Referenced | References to suicidal thoughts during childhood trauma |
Other
Emotional manipulation and gaslighting by abusive mother
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
Severe child abuse by mother depicted in graphic detail throughout
Domestic violence in household described extensively




