tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305469033894977351.post1003246029915415662..comments2024-01-25T17:29:55.092-05:00Comments on Coexist: In a Child's WordsDiane Vogel Ferrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11982295772104313292noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305469033894977351.post-26090735507155430282009-06-17T16:34:51.279-04:002009-06-17T16:34:51.279-04:00..Life.
I had to disown my whole family because .....Life. <br /><br />I had to disown my whole family because of an abusive dad. <br /><br />I always felt as a child I did not belong the 5th child of this drunken man who molested me at age 8. <br /><br />I did not turn to drugs or booze. I have a college degree. I own a wonderful house in one of the best school districts of NYC ... I work freelance. I have the best tenants; neighbors; friends; and 2 years of al-anon.<br /><br />Sadly my two older children (both college graduates have addictions..and I have to set boundaries.. but my 13 year old does not have an addicting personality). <br /><br />I thought I escaped but did pass on the genes.. to 2 of the 3. I thought since I was not an alcoholic that meant my children would not have addictions. It turns out it can skip. All functional and college educated.. <br /><br />And it seems I kept winding up with married or dating people that were workaholic; alcoholics; overdoing their back pills (almost got engaged to that one in December but did not due to al-anon).. and the last for 5 weeks (sexoholic)..<br /><br />I learned I'm Codependent growing up in a home with drama and that I pick weak men. They all own houses; great jobs; educated or self-educated; nice cars.. all highly functional but not there for me emotionally enough.. same as when I was a child. <br /><br />Don't give up hope of this child. He might luck out and his journey might take him to good places and good people.. he stood out to you that way; and maybe another teacher will see that in him too. <br /><br />At least I hope so. <br /><br />Being a child .. is strange in america... the most precious little things are often in abusive surroundings. <br /><br />You sound like a great teacher.. what a wonderful soul you have for doing what you do.. <br /><br />((hugs))Ms Hen'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844440761689489376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305469033894977351.post-51941138294681659402009-06-09T22:43:59.961-04:002009-06-09T22:43:59.961-04:00He was lucky to have you for his teacher. Sadly, t...He was lucky to have you for his teacher. Sadly, there are so many like him out there.Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12893033655961221069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305469033894977351.post-83900665860130224062009-06-03T22:11:46.788-04:002009-06-03T22:11:46.788-04:00What a hard start of life for this boy. He sounds ...What a hard start of life for this boy. He sounds very smart and I truly hope he makes it. I'm sorry you didn't get to say good-bye.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09605292489556502765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305469033894977351.post-2310364530259961972009-06-02T14:07:11.900-04:002009-06-02T14:07:11.900-04:00It's my hope the next school that he's in will hav...It's my hope the next school that he's in will have a teacher like yourself who won't look at him as part of a means to a paycheck, but a piece of clay that is a little more difficult than usual to mold.<br /><br />Hopefully he will find the leadership necessary to direct his leadership.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08322086604599640345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305469033894977351.post-74337397673999524562009-06-01T21:24:34.671-04:002009-06-01T21:24:34.671-04:00What a sad story. And what a sad indictment of our...What a sad story. And what a sad indictment of our society that we can just throw away children like this.Ruth Hull Chatlienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797146501548509911noreply@blogger.com