So much to unpack here, Barbara - starting with the catch, the color green (thought it relating to jealousy or disgust) - and the the poor me stories

It is interesting that I never paid attn to the deeper layers in fairy tales except to enjoy what could be seen and not deciphered - I guess that was the only way to touch upon darker topics those days - hide them within layers and layers...

This is my new fave read by you - pretty intense stuff - glad you are able to write about it - it must be therapeutic indeed