Dear Mina:

I am so sorry that your mother abused you, that your father added to it, and that you are suffering the consequences of her abuse. My mother abused me and I suffered a whole lot as a result. Almost 10 years ago, I ended all contact with her (and within a year I stopped taking all the psychiatric drugs I was on!).  It was difficult, but eventually, I reaped the benefits. I am still (I am older than you) not free of the severe consequences of her abuse of me, but things are better for me. I wish that you shared more and that we can communicate for a while.

anita