Contradictory perspectives

Yes I agree, I'm only just now unravelling all of this with the help of my husband and a psychologist so it's all been incredibly confusing. It was particularly difficult having a look at some of the threads on that board because I've been estranged from my father for nearly 10 years; it was mildly terrifying to see how these people feel about their estranged children. I know everyone deserves natural justice and needs a voice, but it really does drive home just how fucked up emotional abuse is when these people are unable to take a step back and consider the history leading up to their estrangement/s.From the Parents of Estranged Adult Children forum comes a perfect example of how poor, even abusive, parenting can come from 'good intentions' | reddit | Posted by u/invah 9 years ago 
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