Mental Health in Characters
This character struggles with depression and eventually takes her own life, highlighting the impact of systemic racism and personal identity crises.
Cheryl Raintree
What was April's pivot point?
Her rape case
Who was April's main form of support?
Cheryl
This character copes with her mental health struggles by distancing herself from her Métis identity and striving for material success.
April Raintree
What was Cheryl's pivot point?
Meeting her parents once more
What were some common coping mechanisms in Henry and Alice Raintree?
Alcoholism/Alcohol abuse, Seeking Comfort, Detachment
A victim of systemic abuse and racism, these people deal with their problems with major alcoholism.
Mr. and Mrs. Raintree
What was Alice's pivot point?
Anna's death (if you need a recollection, that's the baby!)
What support systems do we have now that would have been helpful to April and Cheryl?
Access to psychotherapy, hotlines, and mental health institutes.
Cheryl's decline in mental health is deteriorated by her exposure to this harsh social reality faced by Indigenous women.
Systemic Discrimination/Racism
What was Henry's pivot point?
Finding out that Alice cheated on him
What was April's coping mechanism after the rape?
Her baths
April demonstrates symptoms of this mental health issue, often characterized by emotional numbness and avoidance, as a result of her traumatic experiences.
PTSD
What was April's 'fake' pivot point
When she and Bob divorced
What was the centre that provided support to the Indigenous people?
Friendship centre