I had a very troubled childhood. All the things that we hope our children never go through, I went through. Psychotic episodes, break downs, physical and sexual abuse, drugs and alcohol, droppin out of school and eventually crime.

It wasn’t until much later that that a gifted therapist helped my understand why. I feel other peoples feelings intensely. As a child I didn't understand what this barrage of mostly ugly feelings were. For me it started at home with violent and unpredictable parents. School wasn't much better and then I was sexually abused, by adults who should have known better.

I hope none of this applies to your child. What I can say is that one loving and caring counsoler can change everything. Keep trying until you find the right one. That in and of itself is an act of love.