TOPIC 1: Family dynamics in the Twilight Zone [TW: Domestic violence & non-graphic mention of r*pe]

[negativecon]

I'd had a bad pain day, so I was in my bed, medicated on prescription painkillers and resting, when the knock on the door came. I heard the person repeatedly insisting they speak with me, and my spouse retort each time that I wasn't home. (I suppose this was easier for him than saying I didn't want to be disturbed. I can't say I disagree with his

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[kittenboo]

I am so sorry for everything you’ve had to go through. You didn’t deserve any of that. Thank you for sharing.

[negativecon]

Thank you for your kindness.

[i_love_freddie]

I'm really sorry you had to go through that.

[negativecon]

Thank you for sympathizing.

[adoptedwriter]

That's a sucky deal. So very sorry. I have a student whose parents split. She hates the weekends when she has to go to her dad's.

[negativecon]

I think that's what hurts the most--seeing how my my child dislikes leaving.

[banana_galaxy]

Oh man that is intense. I'm sorry you had to go through all that and I wish there was some other way.

[negativecon]

Yeah, it was definitely...an event, we'll put it that way. But my child and I are both survivors.

[static_abyss]

I am sorry that you continue to deal with this situation, and am wishing you and your family all the best.

[negativecon]

I appreciate your well-wishes, thank you.