With my family, it is mental abuse, some physical as kids. The story I always heard was that I was such a hard child , too strong minded. Well then, what were my brother and sister? It happened to them, too! I have been pushed to the place a few times where I get really angry, especially at my Dad. Sometimes we need to let the valve loose and spill it out. We are all here together. Grey Goose, I hope you feel better today! I have been there, too! When I came here, I really needed all of you guys, and now I am leveling out, and still here reading posts and talking. This is good therapy for all of us. GG hope today is a good day for you. Carol