I always knew that I’ve grown up surrounded by love and kindness and while I deserved and received discipline it was never over the top. Reading some of the experiences of others growing up and the discipline (abuse) they received is heartbreaking.
For those of you that suffered abuse (not discipline) at the hands of your father and have stopped that cycle in your family I applaud you! The self determination required to not repeat the cycle of abuse that you suffered is an amazing and HEROIC testament to YOUR goodness! God bless you guys that broke that cycle…..that’s what a REAL MAN looks like!
This thread has been on my mind all day. I had no idea there would be this many examples of abusive fathers. Aces thoughts echo my own.
