I am so sorry TishaBuv that you went through similar childhood like me.For long I thought my parents were naive and they caused damage not knowing they were doing it.I was on denial because my own mind couldn't accept the fact.How can a parent destroy her child's life?My own mind explained it away being naivety. But eventually I had to come to terms with the reality.My parents acted with intent.There was active smearcampain. They isolated me from my siblings and extended family and friends. They told everyone I was a difficult child.And heck,they gave away my personal details to my stalker.Because he was being nice to them and he was a faux son to my parents.