Monday, April 27, 2009

parental oppression

I was taught that my feelings didn't matter.

The teachings went like this:
Shame her
Mock her
Humiliate her
Tease her
Make fun of her
Belittle her
Confuse her so she doesn't know which way is up.

Is this love? Is this respect? Is this caring, kindness, compassion, or any of the things I expect to get from my parents?

NO. A big, fucking, pissed off, goddamn-it-to-hell, NO!!!!!!!!!!

What I expect:
To be treated with respect, as if my feelings (and hence, needs) matter just as much my parents'.

No FUCKING power games, thank you very much.

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