Hi Paul,

Thanks for getting in touch. The username Yuyu is fine. Thanks for asking about my situation too, I really don't know where to start, so much has happened, it's a bit of a blur and I'm actually starting to feel quite numb to it all now.

Dear Mr. McKillop:

I hope it is all right that I'm writing to you and that contacting you is not reserved for emergencies only. It is wonderful that organizations such as yours exist to help people in situations such as mine. I visited your website for the first time today and the stories gave me support that therapists have been unable to give. I plan to visit your site frequently.

Well, thank you for existing! It was very validating to find you. When I was seven my mother had a "breakdown" and required electric shock therapy, and was not really able to care for me and my sister emotionally for over a year. Dad wasn't good at that either. The emotional neglect I suffered led to a lifetime of depression, low self esteem, and suicide attempts. I'm doing much better now at 44 thanks to a good therapist and finding the right antidepressant, but I thought it would be nice to talk to other "invisible" children- no one knew we suffered because the marks on our body were on the inside and not the outside.

Thank you for responding.
Red
New York City
USA

Hi Paul,

Thank you for discussing my issues with my mother with me.

I know I am a bit late posting, but here it is.

I have had a lot going on, hence the lateness.

To make a long story short, I am 31, I have a beautiful 10 year old daughter, and live on my own with her. I have been single for quite some time now just concentrating on having a balanced life for myself and my daughter.