Reading the essays about family were a difficult task for me because I cannot say I have ever really felt happiness in my family of origin. I can say that I have had a great deal of happiness in my later years with my own kids, and- most especially my grandsons.
This class and its readings puts a lot on the table that helps to clarify why you did what, and how it all happened. And, the historical perspective is helpful, as well. There is a lot of differences in how women are raised now and how they were raised when I was just a sprout! ;-)
For that, I am happy- I would want no girl child to be brought up the way I was- but at the same time- it made me strong- damaged, broken, - but still strong, persistent, and always sure that ' in the midst of winter, I found within me, an endless summer" Camus
