The pain and humiliation you went through was not a waste. Now you understand other people who have been through abuse,and you can help them.
Things like PTSD and depression can be overcome and used as a gift. Take, for example, (and think about) how strong you were to come out of it, how long and hard your you built your patience, determination, tenacity, and character.
My parents, God Bless them, taught me early that hardship builds character. If not for that, I would not be alive today, because I've been to hell and made it back too - Only a hero can do that, and you are a hero. Now that strength and compassion will come in handy to all those kids under emotional tyranny. Tell your story again. This time, to shut down more of these hell holes.
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