Physically, I'm 40 (though this month I've felt 70 thanks to my back). Mentally, I'm 26-32, explaining why I get along best with that age group. Emotionally, I'll likely always be 11, the age my mother left.
I was not an easy child. My son is very much me, so I get the challenges. He's 9, & while I sometimes need a break, I've never once even for a moment considered leaving.
I'll never understand why she thought leaving was ok having been through it herself. ? >>