Quite likely

. don't let "it" or "them" define you.
Many of "them" are full of ****
My parents hated me too, or if they didn't, they sure didn't appreciate me or treat me with care or respect
I was engaged to an abuser, I met him at university. He abused me verbally, emotionally, sexually and physically. I thought I didn't deserve better, but I did, and do... And so do you