[ArGee]

Ironic, isn't it?

It sounds like you were exposed to some VERY bad teaching and teachers.

That is not G-d's fault.

But I understand how it would lead to a great deal of hurt frustration. I am sorry you had to have that experience.

Shalom.

[najida]

Thanks, but most of them (outside of my parents/grandparents) really are very good people.

I used to believe because I didn't have any bond with them, or feel any closeness, then I must be a very evil person (like I was told).

Took me a long time to realize that I could be a good person, and still be very different from other good people.

That's all I meant by the size 4 shoes. I wear a size 7 ;)