Such big issues for me. With an emotionally abusive father, vulnerability for me meant letting him win. I got pretty good at not letting that happen very often — just in time to step into control issues for the rest of my adult life. (This verse has always been a helpful favorite.)
I'm sorry to hear that. That's really rough, especially at a young age. It's good you recognize this and know where the issues are coming from so you can work with them.
Such big issues for me. With an emotionally abusive father, vulnerability for me meant letting him win. I got pretty good at not letting that happen very often — just in time to step into control issues for the rest of my adult life. (This verse has always been a helpful favorite.)
(Also I totally read the question the first time as, “Imagine me sitting ON you and asking these questions.” I mean I coulda gone there but …)
I'm sorry to hear that. That's really rough, especially at a young age. It's good you recognize this and know where the issues are coming from so you can work with them.