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In reply to the discussion: Just had an epiphany [View all]

OldBaldy1701E

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8. "I'm the only one who got out alive with my sanity."
Sat May 23, 2026, 07:54 AM
Saturday

I really wish I could say the same about myself.

Mine was physical as well as mental. He was a 'belt' father. He would also use whatever he could get his hands on, but mostly he used the belt. He sliced my legs open on a few occasions while beating me with it. Nothing came of it. That was what usually happened. Then, my brother came along and he turned his attention to him. Not for beatings. My little brother was the apple of both of their eyes.

I was a useful grunt that they barely seemed to tolerate.

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