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John in Phoenix - 2010-04-10 03:15:45
I LOVE hearing about other peoples' formative years in school. Sounds to me like you were a sponge that absorbed anything and everything that was not related to your own home life. I myself had a truly nasty drunk for a father who never physically abused me, but his words were designed to cut to the core and make me feel like a shitheel. Mom was a painkiller addict to escape my father. Interestingly enough, the house I grew up in was a cluttered mess that never got cleaned other than my own bedroom that was spotless, organized and my refuge. It was the room of the house that my mother would entertain her very small cadre' of friends in because I had made it into a haven of sorts and she knew it would always be perfect. As for friends, I had very few because I was gay and would always seek out a friend that seemed to be of a like mind, although not in a sexual way. A loner or outcast I guess would describe me and my few friends. I have 2 half-sisters and 2 younger brothers and as we each turned 18, we would flee from the house and begin our own lives in fits and starts...anything to escape the Hell that was our home. I still think La that you have overcome so much in your life and I have watched your progress for the last 7 years or so and I am PROUD of you. As the saying goes: You can pick and choose who your friends are, but family is a crapshoot at best". My best to you, Mick and Wolf - be well and know that you have come out the other side a MUCH better person than most that have been through the Hell you have endured in your life. I would love to meet you in person someday just to hear your voice and give you a HUGE hug. Peace to you La. - John in Phoenix
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Stephanie - 2010-04-10 13:08:10
I've had some truly great friends over the years, too (including you!). Some of them came from families I envied, while others came from families that made me feel sorry for them. Life sure is interesting...
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terri t - 2010-04-10 18:17:25
Even in my childhood, I didn't have many friends but I treasured those I did have....My parents were divorced which was unusual when I was a child so I always envied those who had a father in the home.
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Bozoette Mary - 2010-04-12 00:55:31
I'm glad you had those friends; sounds like they were wonderful to have.
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