Thank you. Myself? Well I was raised by a verbally/mentally abusive father. I'm just now learning about adult children and what a blessing it has been....learning why I've done so many of the wrong things in life while trying to survive. Not only did I run away from my father but I ran away from all of my family as well. I have just reconciled with my mother, brothers, sister, etc. over the course of the last few weeks and will be seeing everyone (except for my father) for the first time in 9 years next week. I've destroyed two loving relationships because of my co-dependency but through therapy, this site, great friends and the books I've been reading I'm well on my way to leading the life I've so desperately wanted to lead.