You misunderstand what I meant. I don't mean that she should talk about it to the media, or the public in any way, but she said that she hasn't told her family anything either.
I understand your point, I just think repression can be more harmful in the long run. You cannot overcome what you won't deal with.
Why do the Smarts keep showing up in the media? Why does Ed always seem to be pushing Elizabeth to perform in public? If Elizabeth wants to grant interviews when she is an independent adult, fine, but her father has been shamefully derelict in protecting her privacy throughout this ordeal. I wouldn't tell dear old Ed anything either if he was my dad. He's a publicity hound, and his daughter probably knows it.
There is a lot of evidence that this isn't really true, although it is a very common belief.
Many people who undergo horrific tragedies function better and are happier when they just "forget about it" and go on with their lives.
Others seem to do better when they do the traditional "talk it out" thing.
People vary.