A Belt For A Life
Language: en
My dad was the "tough love" disciplinarian; my mom was the "sacrificing" nurturer. They were obsessed with my upbringing, strictly adhering to their roles. If I made a mistake, Dad would pull out his belt. "Spare the rod, spoil the child." "I'm doing this for you. You'll thank me later!" When my grades slipped, Mom would weep. "I suffered so much just for you, and this score is how you repay me?" The day I was diagnosed with depression. Dad and Mom had a huge fight. Dad pointed at Mom's nose, screaming that her softness ruined me. Mom screamed back that it was his harshness that…