Posted by Deneb on March 17, 2006, at 20:21:30
In reply to Re: My childhood, posted by James K on March 17, 2006, at 13:01:31
> I found out as a young adult that my family considered my a cry baby.
I'm sorry they weren't empathetic. :-(
> I'm sure I did my share of crying, but I didn't bother to explain to them that whatever hyperventalating actually is, it is not the same thing as crying.
They are separate things, but I wouldn't think less of you if you cried.
I sometimes cry and hyperventilate at the same time. I did that a lot when I was little and I still do it once in a while.
> And spending time under beds and in closets isn't normal crybaby material either. (as far as I know)
They should have noticed and tried to make you feel better.
> But there wasn't any help to be had. I've asked myself and others why didn't they get me help. But if I remember the time and place and financial situation. If they couldn't help me, it's not likely any third party could have done anything either. What is is.
I don't think people need to be rich to get help. Understanding and empathy can go a long way.
Deneb*
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