Posted by raisinb on March 30, 2008, at 21:19:02
In reply to Homework, posted by Daisym on March 30, 2008, at 0:30:57
It's so sad to me how easily children can pick up what adults don't want to know or talk about. I even notice it in my students, who are adolescents.
I wish I had some insight for you. I don't struggle with CSA, but my father was emotionally abusive (he had severe mental health issues when I was growing up) and my mother, due to her dependence on him, did nothing to protect us.
These days, any time with my mother involves quietly tolerating her neediness and bizarre thinking and snapping at her when it gets too much. Not healthy. I can't imagine a long vacation with her. But I agree with Dinah--probably any time you can get to yourself will be helpful.
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