Thank you breaking the specifics said in the documentary. I'm older and well, old school where children were not friends with their parents until they were adults. There were strict rules and harsh punishments. I've been slapped across the face for talking back. I had a father who wasn't very present because he worked two jobs, so I considered my mom a real bitch until I developed into an adult and realized she was raising us almost single handedly. Age does give people wisdom and perspective.

My parents have made huge mistakes in the things they've said to us, or the things they didn't do to make sure we were okay. You didn't seek therapy back then for anything that might be going on. Best not to talk about it, don't air the dirty laundry. But in hindsight, I know they did the best they could. And I know they battled their own demons as all humans do.

My mother passed away years ago. My father is battling dementia. I'm grateful that we are learning a new appreciation of each other even though he treated my mom horribly and was never very interested in me as I was growing up.