![]() ![]() Their relationship, though, suffers from selfishness and anxiety. ![]() Through the Finch's, he meets 33 year old Neil Bookman, who quickly becomes his boyfriend. At thirteen years old, he "comes out," admitting first to the Finch's, then to his mother that he is gay. Finch.įor the remainder of his teen years, Augusten splits his time between the Finch household and his mother's. ![]() Without any warning, Deidre signs over custody to Dr. Eventually, the stress of raising a teenage boy becomes too much for her. Finch.ĭespite the doctor's extensive treatment, Deidre does not gain the mental stability that she seeks. Soon, Augusten moves in with the Finch family for an extended visit while his mother receives intense treatment from Dr. The doctor advises Augusten on very personal matters in growing up, including his sexuality. Finch and his family quickly become integral in Augusten's life. Due to Augusten's mother, Deidre, suffering from mental illness, the marriage falls apart. The memoir begins with the end of his parents' marriage. In Running with Scissors, Augusten Burroughs tells the story of his adolescence. ![]()
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