Thanks for sharing.

I am 39 years old and still suffer from the job my step mom did on me. I just started to realize this recently and have decided to deal with it.

The worst part of it was that my father seemed to be even more abusive sometimes.

Actually after reading the above posts, I already feel better because I have evidence that Step Parents ACTUALLY ARE like that and it wasn't me.

My step mother did the classical move of speak THE WROLD of me behind my back, while "reminding" people that I was damaged due to my mother leaving. Then she would treat me like trash in private and show compassion (in front of family) in answer to my outbursts, which she would cause by saying certain things.

Basically; they are the true definition of the word witch. The reason they are so successful is that they are playing us as little children in game that we have absolutely no hope in understanding.
Even family members who understand exactly what is going on and have pity can do nothing to help.

I now recall how some family members would look at me with sorrow as my step mom would speak to me abusively.

While I am happy to have found this page, I am sorry if I seem confused in my expression.
I became emotional reading these posts

My basic message is that I am happy not to be alone and already feel better. Also I would like to remind you all that you also are not alone.