Posted by Noa on May 27, 2004, at 8:25:30
In reply to Ruminating, posted by Racer on May 26, 2004, at 11:19:26
Racer,
I'm sad about what you had to go through growing up. It makes sense that a child growing up in a situation like that would naturally feel enraged about what was being done and the lack of adult protection.
I'm glad you and your mom are at a good place now, but it's still ok to feel anger at her lack of ability to protect you back then.
And sadness, too. I think it can feel like a loss to grieve the parenting we feel we should have gotten.
poster:Noa
thread:350747
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