Quote:
Originally Posted by Nchantress
Yes, exactly. I was emotionally abused by my step grandfather from the ages of 7-14ish. I won't get into that, but it has made me the person I am today and not all for the better. I have all of those wonderful self esteem issues, and I think I’m completely hideous. All thanks to that jackass. My family is quite a dysfunctional one, and my entire life I said that I was going to raise a child the right way, in my eyes. I wanted to be married first and have a man who would stay in the family (I didn't have that). I also wanted to do everything I could to make sure my child knew how important she is, special, beautiful, smart, extraordinary. I guess I want for my Lily what all good parents do. But I am rather afraid of screwing up. I can't study for this; I have to use my best judgment, but what if I don't have the best judgment? I suppose wanting to do my best is a start.
My sympathies Miss Stubborn:(
|
thanks...was probably the day that shall never forget fort he rest of my life..
she was an 11 yr old beauty who had emerald eyes.
She wanted to go the shop with her friends and i said no..but she kept going on and on and on..so eventually i gave in.
As they were leaving the store a drunk driver ran up onto the footpath..crashing into them ..critically injuring her friends but killing her instantly..
Being a parent was never supposed to be easy..as much as i wrapped my children in cottonball and bubble wrap..
as much as laid rules down ..made sure they were healthy..had a happy home..had good food...showered them with so much love..overprotected them..that i trusted no human..no animal..nothing..
they bitched and moaned cos i never allowed them past my gate past 4 pm..and any sleep overs had to be arranged to be held at my house.
See i,too was sexually abused and by a trusted family member..and i promised myself that this shall never happen to my children...or should my children come to me with any complaint..i will investigate thoroughly ..cos i as a child was only believed by one person when i told.
I did everything possible to reassure myself that my children will never have to suffer and yet..
i couldn't forsee what was going to happen by giving in so easily to something so innocent. 'weep' :( :o
i have never forgiven myself for that one day.:(