My real father left my mother and three kids when we were very young and my brother had just died.
But I don't judge too harshly. I think it effected my sisters more than me. I've always been very insular so maybe that's the reason. We still visit him a few times a year and today I bought him a lovely print for his birthday. My first step-father was strange and strict but I don't remember anything too harsh happening to us. My mother made some terrible mistakes with partners and I think my choosiness is me trying not to emulate her. Neither me or my sisters have been married and maybe that's a good thing.
( girlinthehole, Wed 22 Sep 2010, 13:06, Reply)