However, she was incredibly controlling at home, and she successfully convinced me that she was my only resource for food, money, education, and overall care - often an accurate sign of emotional abuse. I was terrified of most other children, so I had very few strong friendships in my childhood -
As an adult, I struggle to initiate and maintain friendships and relationships, and I self-isolate in response to depression and anxiety. Part of this is just me being a bit autistic, but I think my childhood plays a large role.
Perhaps that’s TMI, but I’m not uncomfortable talking about it lol
Thank you for sharing. I’m sorry that your experience was so troubling.
Eh, there are others who had it worse. I’m just glad she wasn’t religious. That would have been awful lol