Born naturally shy, I feared adults. Embarrassed by my slow quiet responses she talked for me throughout my childhood and into my teens. Others urged her to stop, but she cut me off anytime I attempted independence. Fine on my own, but with her, even into my twenties looked to her to field simple questions.
Behind the 55 – This 55 takes a side step and gives more background info for my confusing series.
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Erica…This was quite a moving 55.
If writing these helps exorcise some demons,,,Excellent!
Thanks for playing this week.
Have a Wonderful Week-End….Galen
G-Man – Thank you. It really is cheap therapy.
I’ve been thinking about just writing out my whole story (not on the internet). I don’t know if it could make a book, but somehow I feel like having a ‘hard copy’ out there in the world would help me even if it just sits on my shelf.
Mothers do that to their kids… It may be anxiety on their part or overprotectiveness, but it sure does cripple the child…
I am quite shy as well…although no one would ever believe it…I have had to learn to deal….it is very painful to be so shy….
I really appreciated your post…
Wow. Very powerful words. You express yourself amazingly well.
I’ll buy your book
This was a great 55…maybe your best yet.
Susan Anderson – Heck as my dedicated commenter I should give you a free copy.
Thank you. 
writing can definitely be therapeutic…go for it! i enjoyed your 55
ciara – Thank you.
You create very powerful images with your words, excellent stuff!
Akelamalu – Thank you