Confused about my growing up

Hi all,

I'm not sure where to start, and how to end, considering the state of the forum and the chance if someone coming across this topic. I think my childhood wasn't that good considering the person that I am. I usually say that it is, even in therapy, but my mother was physical with my brother and I
Mostly with him. I think the main thing with me is that I was emotionally neglected, and mostly left alone from 11-13. This made me a very awkward, confused person, and it was hard to adjust to being around others.

She also deeply affected my body image, because I think she didn't want me to be like her. It's complicated. It's been tough to realise now that I'm an adult, and I don't know how to face this going forward.

Hello, and welcome. I'm one of the moderators here.

Think45 wrote:my mother was physical with my brother and I Mostly with him.

To make sure this is in the best forum for you, could you tell us if by 'physical' you mean sexual abuse, or physical violence in a non-sexual context?