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Thank you, OP.  I think that letting your children know about the mental illness is important.  My DH comes from a family that makes mine look normal (which says much).  They don't own their shit, in any way.  It really does bite them in the arse.  DH has put me through hell, by way of his lack of emotion - just like his mother.  I knew I hated her, and the person she is, and the facade; but after decades, I am starting to hate who DH is for the same qualities (or lack thereof).

I admire how you are handling all of this stuff you didn't ask for, and all of this stuff that was not your fault.  I won't divulge choice details in my life, not because they are that juicy - but simply because I would feel judged.  That is what I am surrounded by, unfortunately - the vapid, shallow, inexperienced and naive would never get it. I don't want my kids to feel judged.  As it is, some people have led themselves to believe that my life is opposite what it is, IRL (not by actually knowing me!) - so, what is the point in trying to change their minds. Do you ever feel that way? [/quote]

People assume things about me all the time.  They think that where I am now socioeconomically/familially is where I always was, and they don't see or want to acknowledge the years of determination and hard work that have made me who I am.  It is both tiring and thrilling.  On some level, you know you have arrived when people look at you and can't imagine you were ever [i]not[/i] polished, rich, and successful.  I rarely make assumptions about others because I know how many assumptions about me are untrue.[/quote]

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