In her memoir "Sociopath: A Memoir", Patric Gagne shares her journey of understanding her sociopathy from childhood to adulthood. As a former therapist with a doctorate in clinical psychology, she discusses her struggles to fit in by concealing her true emotions, engaging in theft as a means of relief. Gagne contrasts attributes of sociopaths versus psychopaths and references well-known characters to illuminate her experiences. Despite her personal challenges, she aims to reduce the societal stigma surrounding sociopathy, advocating for better understanding and communication regarding the condition.
Gagne emphasizes the importance of understanding sociopathy not just as a disorder but as a complex emotional and psychological experience that often leads to stigma.
Reflecting on her upbringing, Gagne notes that she often masked her true self to blend in, which included engaging in risky behaviors like theft.
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