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To: ping jockey
I was bullied by members of my family. One brother in particular, another brother, sometimes; and, my mother who was constantly starting sentences with, "Why don't you..." Why can't you..." Why aren't you ..."

I eventually figured out that what she was saying to me was: Why aren't you somebody else? My brother was more making fun of me, criticizing me, sometimes physically hurting me. When I complained about it (this brother was 7 years older than me), my father told me that I was too sensitive. So, his verbal, physical and emotional cruelty wasn't the problem. My being "sensitive" was the problem.

I grew to absolutely hate that brother. I have since let go of that; but, I believe my moving more than half way across the country to get away from these people helped a lot. Also, a wonderful, caring husband *(celebrating 41 years next January).

20 posted on 11/29/2022 1:51:34 PM PST by LibertarianLiz
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