07-16-2006, 06:34 AM
Nice story. What I'm interested in is how you have showed that you are a strong person and have managed to pull through this, being affected as little as possible due to "problematic upbringing".
Everyone has their problems. I would not say that I had a "happy childhood with warm parents, etc". Our family used to be very poor, when I was much younger. As the Soviet Union folded and we became independent, careers were opened and people got new opportunities. Ever since, my parents have been working like animals, no time for children. I don't really see my parents anyway, since during the past 6 years, I've maybe spent around 12 months at home (boarding school in Switzerland, travelling, etc). In September, I am going to university in London, and since I got an apartment there, I will remain in London for most of the year. No time to see my parents.
It's up to you to become independent, live your life without being affected by childhood issues. I don't really "miss" my parents, since I never got very close to them. I find it better this way, get out of their way as soon as possible and let them get on with their own lives without having to worry about you.
Our stories are quite different, but all I'm saying to you is to be a man and dont let such things affect your life in a negative way.
Everyone has their problems. I would not say that I had a "happy childhood with warm parents, etc". Our family used to be very poor, when I was much younger. As the Soviet Union folded and we became independent, careers were opened and people got new opportunities. Ever since, my parents have been working like animals, no time for children. I don't really see my parents anyway, since during the past 6 years, I've maybe spent around 12 months at home (boarding school in Switzerland, travelling, etc). In September, I am going to university in London, and since I got an apartment there, I will remain in London for most of the year. No time to see my parents.
It's up to you to become independent, live your life without being affected by childhood issues. I don't really "miss" my parents, since I never got very close to them. I find it better this way, get out of their way as soon as possible and let them get on with their own lives without having to worry about you.
Our stories are quite different, but all I'm saying to you is to be a man and dont let such things affect your life in a negative way.