I am quite sure you took that statement from my mouth and put your label on it. I also chose not to have children because my family nor myself understood the problem, and as I reached adulthood I vowed to break the cycle. It was many years before I was diagnosed and understood why things were the way they were.

Hi, @gingerw - since you mentioned your childhood home, wondering how you experienced it? If I understand you correctly, sounds like perhaps it could have been more safe and welcoming?