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Originally Posted by Leed
Oh sweetie, I know exactly what kind of childhood you had cause miine was just like that. We had NO touching and NO kudos at all. I've said many times that we were just like the furniture -- we were just "there." They were both alcoholics so they were too busy getting drunk half the time to know we were around anyway. We never had a curfew either so we might be gone all night for all they knew -- although we never were.
How we turn out as good kids, I'll never know but we did. Not one of us got into any trouble of ANY kind.
But I know what you're talking about. It was a very lonely and cold childhood -- but I swore my own kids wouldn't be brought up like that and they weren't. I lavished affectiion on them and still do.
God bless you and take care. If you ever want to talk, just message me, ok? Hugs, Lee 
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hello Lee
You are a mom, and were abused by your mom.
I have two daughters and bringing them up I did everything my own mom would not.
I am an only child, she got divorced when I was 2 and was never allowed to see my dad.
My mom is a narcissist for sure, she lacks total empathy. I do still have a relationship with her, I know her sooooooo well.
As a child it wasn't easy and still she makes me feel really awful. I put up with her antics because I feel sorry for her, yet she has a wonderful life.
I am 55, and am a grandmother as well.
I did get married, yet I never planned on it, yet I married someone who was very much like my mom, he did have many of the same characteristics. Have been divorced for 21 years now, and it was not a mistake to do so.
I feel alone, maybe you can write back.
Sincerely tin