Posted by Cass on July 9, 2000, at 0:37:45
In reply to Terrorism--My Family Too, Cass! (nm), posted by shar on July 9, 2000, at 0:03:50
Dear Cindy and Shar,
Thanks for speaking up. It feels good to feel less alone in this kind of background. I have never personally known anyone who had such severe emotional abuse in their background. After meeting my mother, one friend arrogantly told me that "I only *perceived* it that way." Since my parents presented themselves very well in public, I was never believed when I described what went on in my home. A lot of validation, however, has come from Alice Miller's books. Two excellent ones are "The Drama of the Gifted Child" (Formerly called "Prisoners of Childhood"), and "Thou Shalt Not Be Aware". I have mentioned them before here at PB. I hope the both of you are doing well. Best of wishes.
Sincerely,
Cass
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