Friday, September 16, 2011

Misogyny in AA Psychotherapy


Dr. Grey:      Tell me about the things you would rather undo.

Ms. Maudlin: I told you, it was a lost year. Shouldn’t you ask for what I should have done?

Dr. Grey:       I must really cut down your Prozac. You’re being apprehensive again.

Ms. Maudlin: I am not. And the dosage is fine.

                     (beat)


Ms. Maudlin: Let me see. There was Mr. Musician, Mr. Painter and Mr. Writer.

Dr. Grey:       You seem fond of these types. What do you suppose you get out of their company?

Ms. Maudlin: Nothing.

Dr. Grey:       Hmm, alright… So, in what group do you classify them?

Ms. Maudlin: Manipulative egotistic bastards.

Dr. Grey:       I see. And why do you associate with them?

Ms. Maudlin: I give myself away.

Dr. Grey:       Oh, right. You’re a—

Ms. Maudlin: Don’t say it, bitch! I know you think low of us!

                   (beat)

Ms. Maudlin: Dr. Grey, isn’t your husband a musician?

Dr. Grey:       That isn’t relevant.

Ms. Maudlin:  But don’t you want to know more about him?

Dr. Grey:        No, thank you. I think I know enough.

Ms. Maudlin:  Why? Aren’t you going to do anything about it?

Dr. Grey:        That’s it. I’m changing your Prozac to Valium.

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