Posted by responsiblek9 on November 26, 2003, at 17:32:08
In reply to Re: What was your childhood like? » responsiblek9, posted by Elle2021 on November 26, 2003, at 5:29:20
It is why I slowly over time came to advocate for others . If someone ahd told me ten years ago what I would be doing now I would have called them a dreamer. I thought for a long time it was normal for people to injure and hurt children . But then the attitude when I was growing up was that children were property worth less than the livestock. Now to see a small child I am still stunned that people could and would want to hurt a child so small and obviously defenceless.
I had taken the blame feeling I had deserved all the broken bones and the other abuse . That I was worth nothing . I still fight with this problem. My family is embarrassed I am disabled now. It is like I am walking guilt trip for them. So I am shunned. But that does not bother me much. they were not family to begin with. You can pick your friends but family is just an accident of nature .
I still cringe if someone tries to touch me even in greeting or to shake hands . I came in this world alone and will always be alone. I have accepted this, but others just cant accept it I guess. But the few old friends I have I value beyond all else.
> I am SO sorry that happened to you. That must have been terrible. I am so happy to hear about all the progress you have made. Thank God for those caring local people. You must be very proud of yourself for coming along so far!
> Elle
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