How can you raise yourself to be on the same page as society when you were neglected and locked away for 20 years? (sh.itjust.works)

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Is that possible or am I just SOL for never being raised

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[-] Vanth@reddthat.com 8 points 1 month ago

It helps knowing you're not the only one, IMO. Look up people who have left high-control communities (would have been called cults in decades past). People can come out of some pretty horrific backgrounds and with hard work, intention, and support, live good lives.

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