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Mental Health Support

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6. I agree, when a mother finds attention a way to abuse

Sun Oct 15, 2017, 08:08 PM

Oct 2017

the child suffers...

I recall a black crinoline (slip)and I went downstairs and danced around at age??? 3-4?

Who serialized me?

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My mother said when I attempted suicide "she just wants attention" [View all] angstlessk Oct 2017 OP

I'm sorry shenmue Oct 2017 #1

That was when I cut my wrists...when I took sleeping pills.. angstlessk Oct 2017 #2

Everyone needs attention, especially from those they 'love,' elleng Oct 2017 #3

I agree, when a mother finds attention a way to abuse angstlessk Oct 2017 #6

Sounds like a heartless reaction to me. Kath2 Oct 2017 #4

I'm sorry your mom was like that irisblue Oct 2017 #5

You deserve major support for cilla4progress Oct 2017 #7

I used to visit her at my son's house (where she lived) angstlessk Oct 2017 #8

Woah cilla4progress Oct 2017 #9

I suspect??? angstlessk Oct 2017 #10

Typical Bayard Oct 2017 #11

So you think every attempt is for attention? angstlessk Oct 2017 #12

Not at all Bayard Oct 2017 #13

suicide attempts are not due to lack of attention Skittles Oct 2017 #14