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Clouds Passing

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Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Fri May 22, 2026, 10:34 AM

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I was born of spousal rape. We become the unwanted scapegoated children. The hatred/blame from the mother is something we never “get over”. The shame is sweltering. My father was a narcissist.

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Good for you, my dear no_hypocrisy! CaliforniaPeggy Friday #1

Your recognition and appreciation are so welcome to me, Peggy. no_hypocrisy Friday #7

Hugs Clouds Passing Friday #2

i'll forever b grateful that my mother broke the cycle of physical punishment, mostly. mopinko Friday #3

Good dog! Lulu KC Friday #5

that dog adored him, too. mopinko Friday #6

Yes--multi-generational abuse! Lulu KC Friday #4

"I'm the only one who got out alive with my sanity." OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #8