Ugh you poor thing Babybird. I'm sorry that happened.
My mum did not physically abuse me but she was horrendously cruel in her words and actions towards me. e.g. leaving me in dangerous situations, also my daughter. Keeping food from me when I was very hungry. When I was happy and strong, she was okay, but when I was ill/ pregnant/ depressed/ low in other ways, she pounced! She smelled blood in the water, like a shark, and attacked.
But no one believed that this saintly woman who had worked for 30 years with disabled children, could be like that. Even though she said privately to me that she became a teacher because she thought the job would give her enough money to live a good life. No mention of helping children!
Anyway, sorry to talk about myself! But I agree with you- people can't believe women can be cruel and abusive. But obviously it happens, look at Myra Hindley, Rosemary West etc.
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That alien woman. On Earth to observe and wonder about homo sapiens.