“Hey baby, what are you doing later?” The sarcasm was evident, and I could feel myself begin an uncomfortable sweat as the group of four college-aged men gathered around me, staring.
You have amazing skills for communicating a concise powerhouse that describes the painful heart of your experience.
My heart aches for your years of suffering the cruel jabs of bullies, including your parents. I am glad you found your way to recovery to write about this, because there is no doubt that you are in good company. I hope others with similar experiences will find your words as beacons for healing.
Just one of many quotes I pulled from this, “…starting with the two who were supposed to raise me UP, not beat me down. What I was, so obviously at my core, was morbidly unhappy, woefully unloved, and criminally malnourished. But no one wanted to touch that messy cauldron.”
I just reread this. I think this time I am angrier at your parents. They couldn't even appreciate that you are intelligent and could make a life for yourself.
I know...it was a very dark time in my life. Thank God I listened to my gut, which told me I was, in fact, not the problem. And that was my launching point to healing. ❤️🩹
You have amazing skills for communicating a concise powerhouse that describes the painful heart of your experience.
My heart aches for your years of suffering the cruel jabs of bullies, including your parents. I am glad you found your way to recovery to write about this, because there is no doubt that you are in good company. I hope others with similar experiences will find your words as beacons for healing.
Just one of many quotes I pulled from this, “…starting with the two who were supposed to raise me UP, not beat me down. What I was, so obviously at my core, was morbidly unhappy, woefully unloved, and criminally malnourished. But no one wanted to touch that messy cauldron.”
I just reread this. I think this time I am angrier at your parents. They couldn't even appreciate that you are intelligent and could make a life for yourself.
I know...it was a very dark time in my life. Thank God I listened to my gut, which told me I was, in fact, not the problem. And that was my launching point to healing. ❤️🩹
Just appalling 🥲. Sorry you experienced that.