Comments on: Living with the Enemy

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 15 May 2009 02:14:26 +0000

My father and I weren’t that close, but I always respected his title as a father. I was actually afraid of him because he disciplined me a lot as a child. But I still have love for him and give him the most respect.

By: Ziying Li

Ziying Li — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:16:16 +0000

I always have a close relationship with my father. When I was litte, a elementary kid, my father frequently bring me with him to work. I learned a lot of interesting thing s from him . Reading newspaper is his first “snack” in the morning. It has been the habit of him for more than 30 yrs. That’s why he seems to knwo everything to me. He is always a “hero” type figure in my mind.

By: Gary Palacios

Gary Palacios — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:14:26 +0000

“With friends like you, who needs enemies.” Well for this young girl, she suffered what no good parent would want their child to suffer. Domestic abuse is increasing in the United States and law enforcement has to put some type of effort into containing this kind of abuse.
“Just time would tell” is another quote in which i abide by because time tells everything. It makes you reach epiphanies, both good and bad. Well for her, she reach a bad epiphany the day her father started laying hands on her. Thinking he was her hero for all time sake, she finally got the taste of what her father was really capable of.
I have two friends who have had similar situations and still find the courage to say that by the end and till the end, they will always love their parent, despite the differences. I have no say in that because that hasn’t happened to me but just hope for the best for them.

By: Sheirin

Sheirin — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:12:06 +0000

Wow…its hard to admit that I’ve heard countless stories such as this one. Words alone could never describe the pain and emotions felt during these beatings. I’ve spoken to close friends who have endured both physical and emotional pain such as yours and its never easy to admit that your mom or dad is at fault. It is especially hard because you love them and know that they love you too. Yet it is always important to get help immediately when things become violent or even if your parents are constantly hurting you emotionally. There are no actions a child could do to deserve such pain and misery.

By: Mei Liu

Mei Liu — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:32:47 +0000

I also grew up with my parents physically disciplining me all the time. I’d get hurt and then it starts all over again. But, I knew they did it out of love for me and now that I’m older, I’m thankful for them doing everything they can for me. I love both of my parents and am always in debt to them for what they’ve given me. Your article touched me and also showed me that every family have their own problems, but in the end, they’re family and they’ll love you no matter what happen.

By: Mary Fung

Mary Fung — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:02:47 +0000

Many children probably experienced what you went through. However, I’m sure that most children don’t threaten their parents with calling 911 because they are afraid too. In a psychological standpoint, most children would turn out to be abusive parents just because their parents were abusive. Sadly, it is hard to change what you grew up to. I’m very happy for your whole family. Hope everything turns out well. I really admire how you forgave your father. Not many people have the strength or dignity to do that including myself. Best wishes.