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no_hypocrisy

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6. I think I found "Rosebud."

Reply to CaptYossarian (Reply #4)

Mon May 11, 2020, 04:51 PM

May 2020

Researching on www.newspapers.com, I discovered that my father's father was engaged to a woman in 1904 for 3-1/2 years. (Yes, 3-1/2 years) and then jilted her to suddenly marry my grandmother, who didn't want to marry him. (Resulting in a breach of promise lawsuit to the tune of $10,000.)

I can't prove it, but it wouldn't surprise me if my father was conceived from a hate f*ck.

So at least I'm pretty sure my problems with my father weren't caused by me.

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I am a survivor. [View all] no_hypocrisy May 2020 OP

I went to a therapist, Rosanne, who gave me simple tools. They were from a school of therapy, the 3Hotdogs May 2020 #1

Different, maybe more nuanced. no_hypocrisy May 2020 #2

Thanks. 3Hotdogs May 2020 #3

Your dad may have paid for your treatments because it was easier to help you. CaptYossarian May 2020 #4

I think I found "Rosebud." no_hypocrisy May 2020 #6

Good people with kind hearts always feel guilty or carry the blame CaptYossarian May 2020 #7

Stay strong, no_hypocrisy. You're an inspiration. ❤ littlemissmartypants May 2020 #5