That type of abuse is tragically common in my direct personal experience. God help any neurodivergent or non-conforming kids in that culture. My folks weren’t sadistic like that, but still extremely invalidating.
Please be kind to anyone you meet who is trying to get out of their grasp. They definitely need your help. It takes incredible strength to commit the social suicide necessary to get away from them.
That type of abuse is tragically common in my direct personal experience. God help any neurodivergent or non-conforming kids in that culture. My folks weren’t sadistic like that, but still extremely invalidating.
Please be kind to anyone you meet who is trying to get out of their grasp. They definitely need your help. It takes incredible strength to commit the social suicide necessary to get away from them.