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MPJ's avatar

MG, Bill. After reading your post, I went back and re-read Accidental, only to find that the clues about "the belt" were there, about p. 30, but that I had read right over them the first time. My childhood wasn't violence-free, but yours -- far worse than anything I ever experienced, or imagined. I don't know how you didn't write more about this in Accidental (except that you have the discipline of a good writer), and I don't know how you can control yourself in writing about it now. In the end: good on you.

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My Mom was mine! She would always say,"why can't you be more like the Shuns"! The last time I was hit by my parents, was the day I hit back!. The verbal abuse never stopped until my Dad passed and my Mom became senile! Dhe is nice now. It almost bothers me worse, because I am waiting for the insult to follow!

I hope I did better than my parents! I know I tried! I know my parents did the best they could with what they had at the time! ignorance is not a reason for forgiveness, but it does help a little.

I really think I have forgiven them. But something strikes a chord and I am mad again! life is funny that way!

I love my kids with all of my heart but I wasnt perfect either. But hopefully better! way way better ( utah speek)

I think of you as brilliant and amazing Bill! I always will!!! sending love on this day and everyday

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