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therapist (no login)
Posted Jul 18, 2009 8:57 AM
It's interesting to read everyone's experiences; the Internet is a marvelous tool. Grew up in Bergen County, graduated from IHA in 1978. After a few years of addiction, was fortunate to get clean/sober and 13 years later, put myself through college and grad school with the support of a loving husband and AA the fellowship of AA. With all that being said, I can tell you that growing up in an abusive household with an alcoholic father and a depressed, indifferent mother is an emotionally and psychically devastating experience. I was the oldest and my siblings did not suffer the way I did. I self-medicated to cope. Would I kill someone? No way. Why do some kids act out their anger/rage? Lack of spiritual values and no conscience to be able to take another life. Very sad to read about this in society; there's too much killing portrayed in the media. There are signs and symptoms that people can see. When I was 6 years old, neighbors went to ask my mother if everything was okay at home (after my father left for work). She said yes (a lie). When she told my father he changed. He closed the windows before he hit me. Thank God today people have more awareness. The best thing anyone could do is call 877-NJABUSE if you even suspect that a kid is being abused. One call can make a big difference in someone's life. I wish I had been taken out of my home and put with another family who cared. |
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