Posted by TexasChic on June 7, 2004, at 9:16:53
In reply to Re: Ambient Abuse, posted by spoc on June 4, 2004, at 17:31:33
Thanks for your input spoc. Its good to hear from you too.
I totally get what you're saying. I feel weird saying I was abused as a child because no one ever hit me. But I have no doubt I was in an extremely dangerous situation. Mixed up in that is the feelings of love I had for my Dad (who passed away back in 1990). So that means all kinds of guilt floating around in my head.
At least I've been able to come to an understanding about my Mom. I no longer feel I have to give in to her when she's being manipulative. It makes for more anger and fighting, but at least now I'm doing and believing what I feel is right without guilt. And I am slowly but surely learning to take care of myself instead of being at everyone's beck and call. When I finally get moved out, I think I will finally feel completely free from my family's hold.
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