Originally Posted by
Cyranoak 
.And, Thumper, I too degenerated into an angry parent because my partner's drinking drained me utterly and completely.
Um no. I completely understand and my behavior was not minor. It was truely what brought me to the bottom and led to my leaving, even though I felt like I was throwing my kids under the bus to save myself. I had to save myself or I was the bus.
Originally Posted by
kudzujean "In our situation I think the price was smaller then that of growing up in the house with a crazy mother and alcoholic father."
As someone who spent all my preschool years in such a situation, I agree the price was smaller.
I appreciate hearing that. Thank you.