Originally Posted by The Batlord

Don't forget that people who have a parent that is to some extent absent are likely to develop self-esteem issues (I know I did). When you're a kid with a parent who just bailed you can't help but irrationally wonder if it's you that drove that father/mother away. That's powerful **** that will likely stick with you your entire life no matter how good you turn out.



Freudian slip?