My mother always talked about having me so soon after my sister. I heard it my entire life and finally asked her if she was really saying I was an unwanted child and she said yes.

My father told me he hated me the day I was born, hated me at that moment and would hate me the day I died. Nice, huh?

Today, I can look back at two very unhappy and angry people and feel sorry for them. Even if they had never told me these things, my spirit already knew. I'm a stronger woman for it.