Leant helplessness is difficult. It meant I was utterly unable to stick up for myself. Bullied at home bullied at school bullied by neighbours bullied by NPD ex husband.
So shy and timid. Frightened of everyone and everything.
I have managed to relearn and l'm OK now. Well as OK as I'm ever gonna be
Don't give up working on yourself, it takes much time and effort but things can change.
Self esteem is the key. Self esteem is what we lack. Mother made sure I saw myself as useless.

Your brother the lawyer sounds scary.

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