... portrays a sense of longing to be part of the in- group”, rather than being a person with CD and therefore different. Again, there is a suggestion of feeling isolated, of injustice in Claire’s accounts, ... finds upsetting; there appears to be a mental struggle for Claire in terms of trying to find her value when compared to cats and dogs, and a striving not to be forgotten. Claire is aware that ... important, the acceptance of other people as crucial to feeling supported. Also, the fact that people have the choice and are choosing to be the same as them feels satisfying and might help to alleviate...