Yes I was told that and countless times I was given something to cry about. my stepfather had me so scared that when he was watching us when my mother was at work I would hide in my room and not make a sound so I did not upset him. At 16 I was thrown threw a screen door that when I had enough and went to the court and asked to be emancipated and I lived with my grandparents for a few years. My mother had what was call manic depression then, which is now called bipolar, and she tried to protect me from him but could not most times. I asked her why she would not leave him and her response was I can't care for you and your sister. My sister on the other hand never received this treatment as she was his blood related child. Achy Turtle Armor I just want you to understand I am not upset with you for this post it was a post you wanted to find out what other went through, the person I am upset by some of lilodian4ever comments. Lilodian4ever some people will never forgive there abusers I have never had therapy for this and I will never completely forgive him I talk with him but I really don't care about him or love him as a parent. He may have realized his mistakes and wants forgiveness but I am not ready to forgive him and I don't think I will ever forgive him.