Nevada,
Some babysitters just suck--- I'm so sorry for what happened to you. Oh, I can relate--- I'm truly sorry for the injustice you had to endure.

It will always be beyond my comprehension how an adult can behave to one child- sometimes even no matter the relation/ or personality-- so mean and hurtful-- and yet turn to another and be that loving, nurturing being they should be to all.

--- Seems like those said adults have exhibited a kind of "split" also-- perhaps-- we as children, adjust accordingly?

I wish you so much inner peace and healing for your wonderful self. Thinking of you.

mandy