Posted by Cass on July 19, 2000, at 0:43:49
In reply to Re: WHY???????(long), posted by Cindy W on July 17, 2000, at 21:08:08
Hi Kelly,
There is a lot of tragedy and trauma in my family background, too. Psychological abuse and neglect, physical abuse and neglect. Eventually, my father murdered his wife. Although that was the most publicized tragedy in our family, our family life had always been extremely unhealthy. It wasn't that all the sudden something went wrong in a loving family. I'm sure some people would like to think of it that way. It all seems incredibly senseless. I go over things in my head and ask the same question you do, "Why???" You obviously recognize how unhealthy your childhood enviroment was, and that is a credit to your sensibilities. My pdoc has pointed out that many people don't recognize how unhealthy their backgrounds were, and go on to repeat the same behavior. You are not one of those people. It is obvious to me. Your honesty in relating your story speaks well of your integrity. Your pain reminds me of my own, and I'd just like you to know that you seem to be a person on the right track. Keep on talking about it. Everything will be okay.
Good wishes,
Cass
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