Replies to '09/19 "Afraid of My Mom"'

I have been in a home with stress and trauma and can tell you that as a child and a young adult, I suffered.  I suffered from physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect.  Unfortunately, I did not start to receive help until I was 25.  My father was a deadbeat and we saw him once in awhile.  My mother was the dominating parent.   She called me dummy, told me I could not be that stupid, and was neglectful to my needs.  I was also abused by my brother (who is mentally ill).   

I see those children and see me.   I am on medication for the rest of my life, in long term counseling, and suffer from permanent brain damage.  A child should have a stable, secure upbringing.  A child should not have to suffer.  Also it is revealed that Michelle was abused as I was.  This seems more about mental illness and less like discipline problems.  From what was said in the show, Michelle did not get the resources that she needed as a child and grew up to be the way she is.  She can not be faulted totally, but she does need to take control of the situation and receive help so that her family can resolve their issues.   I have a son and do not want him to suffer the way I did.