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Wow! What a monster. It's a wonder anyone in the household survived, let alone remained cheerful even for short periods.
posted by
Rockingrector_retd
on January 20, 2011 at 8:32 AM
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Still very sad... is this a true story?
posted by
Cheerygirl
on January 17, 2011 at 7:18 AM
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It's amazing how much pain life can throw at us at times...
and yet we still continue to exist.
Getting away from the madness, even for a few moments, is a great blessing. 
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on January 16, 2011 at 5:34 PM
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Powerful writing, Tzippy..
It is amazing the ways we learn to cope, to even find joy and peace in the midst of raging, tragic turbulence. With simple things, as you say...Timeless wisdom for all who are suffering.
posted by
Raye09
on January 16, 2011 at 5:16 PM
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It's amazing all of the things that he said and did!
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on January 16, 2011 at 4:36 PM
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It was an outstanding description of a shower! It was such a tumultuous time, makes one wonder how people truly survive their environment! sam
posted by
sam444
on January 16, 2011 at 10:40 AM
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A wonderful description of a good shower. I never knew it affected anyone else this way. Sorry you had to spend your teenage years with a viscious crazy man who injured your family with his dysfunction. I am glad you found ways to get away from him. 
posted by
mariss9
on January 16, 2011 at 7:58 AM
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Terrifying moments Tzippy and you have related them so vividly.
posted by
shobana
on January 16, 2011 at 1:40 AM
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I just want to take you into my arms and cradle you, wipe away the tears
of pain and make it all better.
posted by
Kabu
on January 15, 2011 at 2:38 PM
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Definitely book material, Tzippy! Looking forward to the next installment!
posted by
adnohr
on January 15, 2011 at 11:03 AM
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What a wonderful strong soul you are Tzyppy... and how well you describe those terribly sad things. It is an inspiration to find out through you that one can rise over that kind of abuse. You truly should publish a book, it would help so many. I hope the name was Rochelle at the end... It is such a beautiful name. xoxoxo
posted by
Sinome
on January 15, 2011 at 7:53 AM
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Tzippy
Is this idiot 'father' of yours out of his mind? Yes, he is...He wants to name his baby girl
Yenta??? I don't have to tell
you what 'Yenta' means in Yiddish, but to explain it to the others, a Yenta is a gossipy woman who keeps sticking her nose in other people's affairs that are none of her business...
posted by
Nautikos
on January 15, 2011 at 7:39 AM
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