I think I understand wisewoman. My mom's abuse wasn't of the norm back then.

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Broken bones and children shaking in terror, food withheld and getting pleasure from seeing the tears of a small beautiful being are not/should never be cultural norms. Sometimes people just don't do the best they could have done- period.

I'm sorry for your hurting, wisewoman. I agree, sometimes there aren't any excuses for past abuse. And sometimes... like my mom-- they are NEVER wrong and have nothing to apologize for.

Please know I'm here and understand.

mandy

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