Do you really want to know why some people are MAGAts? Read my story.

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73. Wow, MicaelS - that is a stunning confessional. Thank you for opening up to us.

It can be easier in a venue like this where we’re all anonymous to one degree or other.

I acutely (and too painfully) understand your recollections about verbal abuse. My mother was like that, too. To her credit, she never hit me. Did raise her hand a couple of times as though to do so, but she never followed through. As I learned what an abusive father she and her siblings had, and the mother who did nothing to check that horrible behavior of his, I came to understand how deeply wounded she was.

And one can still have that understanding while still thinking of that old saying “sticks and stones can break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Like you, I always felt that whoever first came up with that one obviously never met my mother!

I sympathize and empathize. I’m glad you found your way back in, and began discovering what an outstanding resource this site is. I’ve come to view it as an online think tank.

Thank you so much for sharing your perspective, and your amazing journey “into the light.” You’re certainly in the right place to kick ideas and experiences around with others here. We all learn so much, and gain so much thought-provoking enrichment and wisdom from each other.

Welcome back! We’re all the better, being able to learn from your struggle.