This forum is the only place I can share what happened in my alcoholic family of origin without getting the "deer in headlights" look from people. I really appreciate that and I appreciate all the people here that are working hard to overcome and succeed in their lives despite the trauma we all endured as children.
My siblings and I live separate lives with our version of "the truth". Even those of us who agree don't dwell on it because we suspect each other of not getting over it and don't want the baggage that emotionally crippled one of my sisters. Those who don't agree just blame us, label and separate. But they are the ones that are the most damaged and live in a fantasy childhood world that never existed. It's nice come here and see others dealing with reality.