esthersvirtue,

I really understand that "Protector part" coming out. I do the very same thing, but with strangers when it appears they are hurting a child.

Though, my emotions take over and put aside my safety and rational thinking--- which is not a good thing.

I feel very guilty from my childhood as I did this very thing that you said........... </font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
I feel like to watch it and know about it and not do something is equal to being the one hurting someone.

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Don't know if I can EVER forgive myself for not protecting other children at my chldhood home. (my mom had home daycare and abused some "chosen" little ones)-- this part of me feels so dark... (can't usually get myself to reply in a thread if a "daycare" subject comes up-- I don't wish for any child to go to daycare--my mind believes that things may NOT be what they appear)

I guess that's why the protector comes out so strong now --- I don't want to be on the sidelines EVER again if a child is being hurt.

You did a great thing defending your brother and mother--- I hope you see that! I'm sorry though, that it came to that for you.

EV---