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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 690871" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I did no drugs, didn't drink, virgin at marriage (honest!) And I never broke the law. My mental illness, untreated back then, and my poor school performance caused me to be difficult. Overly sensitive. Volatile. Wouldn't listen. Fidgety in school (had given up and actually my parents acted as if they didn't care...unusual in a house of two Jewish parents) and had meltdowns. Married early to get out if the house because I knew I would get kicked out and I kept getting fired from jobs which made me feel stupid. It was actually my learning problems, but nobody cared back then.</p><p></p><p>So I was a d c, but I wanted so badly to be good. I just couldn't seem to do some things and was very maligned, especially from abusive mother. I loved her dearly, but I hated her too for showing no understanding from her and we'd shout nasty stuff at each other.</p><p></p><p>My dad was not home a lot. He did not demean me any more than he demeaned anyone else...lol...and I had less animosity toward him. When my parents used to fight, and they did often, I'd secretly, in my head, cheer my Dad on. "Go, dad!!!!" Like a silent cheerleader.</p><p></p><p>My vow as a mom was to never demean my kids or call them names. Mostly I achieved this. When I slip, I instantly say I was wrong and apologize. My mom taught how not to parent.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 690871, member: 1550"] I did no drugs, didn't drink, virgin at marriage (honest!) And I never broke the law. My mental illness, untreated back then, and my poor school performance caused me to be difficult. Overly sensitive. Volatile. Wouldn't listen. Fidgety in school (had given up and actually my parents acted as if they didn't care...unusual in a house of two Jewish parents) and had meltdowns. Married early to get out if the house because I knew I would get kicked out and I kept getting fired from jobs which made me feel stupid. It was actually my learning problems, but nobody cared back then. So I was a d c, but I wanted so badly to be good. I just couldn't seem to do some things and was very maligned, especially from abusive mother. I loved her dearly, but I hated her too for showing no understanding from her and we'd shout nasty stuff at each other. My dad was not home a lot. He did not demean me any more than he demeaned anyone else...lol...and I had less animosity toward him. When my parents used to fight, and they did often, I'd secretly, in my head, cheer my Dad on. "Go, dad!!!!" Like a silent cheerleader. My vow as a mom was to never demean my kids or call them names. Mostly I achieved this. When I slip, I instantly say I was wrong and apologize. My mom taught how not to parent. [/QUOTE]
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