It would seem that parents break their children in that whole I couldn't do it so you have to versus I couldn't do it so I'll make sure you never do conflict.
Ugh.
My family is a-typical as well, although I did feel incredibly damaged from my upbringing all the way through my teens.
IMO, it comes down to being strong enough to stand up and break the cycle, like most all abuse cycles, or else repeat it. I wasn't abused, but I did have to stand up and fight for my own path in my life.
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Date: 2009-03-20 07:50 am (UTC)Ugh.
My family is a-typical as well, although I did feel incredibly damaged from my upbringing all the way through my teens.
IMO, it comes down to being strong enough to stand up and break the cycle, like most all abuse cycles, or else repeat it. I wasn't abused, but I did have to stand up and fight for my own path in my life.