Originally Posted by firebolt

I'm exactly the same way. For me....I have a mother that is like this times 10. We weren't really allowed to make our own decisions if there was any chance of failure. We were not allowed to be sad or mad. I always considered my childhood pretty perfect - and in the big picture, I am luckier than most. Very loving family , but like anyone, they had their issues, and they transferred to us kids.