Posted by TexasChic on June 4, 2004, at 11:39:35
In reply to Ambient Abuse » TexasChic, posted by AuntieMel on June 4, 2004, at 10:52:05
It's funny that I just discovered this. I read about ambient abuse, and it exactly described how I felt about my childhood. Then when I read about PTSS that people have from abuse as a child, a light bulb went on. I couldn't help but wonder if that could be a reason why I'm so overly sensitive to yelling and disparaging remarks. I feel like I'm really discovering something about myself, but I'm not sure what to do with it yet.
I may have to try the letter thing, but I haven't been to my father's grave since his funeral. I've just never felt like I could handle it. There was so much guilt for being happy he was no longer around, combined with the sadness of missing him.
I have yet to talk about dad issues with my therapist. She said one day we would have to though.
Thanks Mel.
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