What affect does a parentless childhood have on a person?

I grew up without a father and my mother was very neglectful, she never once put any effort into caring about me. She only ever yelled at me and, ocassionally, hit me (not beat though). She never showed any affection or love. She never even properly fed me... she was a single parent on a low income wage "raising" me and my twin sister. The first... 10 years of my life, i'd say, she would take her stress out on me and not my sister (given the fact they were both females) because we hardly had any money. She never helped me with anything in my life in terms of friends, problems with kids at school or even... anything (you name it).

I've always had problems with friends and girls... i've never been loved by anyone. I've been subject to alot of abuse verbally, physically and (more seriously) emotionally over the years. I don't really have any friends... i dont relate to many people. I'm an artist and i haven't met any serious artists my age either.

i've spent most of my life alone.

Answer:
Well, I think that having a parentless childhood has a possibility of making the person become very angry, negative, and bitter. They may think that this world is unfair, and that it isn't fair for them to always be alone and suffering while other kids their age have parents who love them and care for them. I've sometimes heard od orphans or foster kids who end up living a sad life without meaning because they've never had anybody love them, b/c they've only seen and experienced the cold and hatred that this world would only offer to them. Well, all I can say is to not dwell on the negative stuff, because they'll only tear you apart inside and make you ignore the good in life. I know that it's hard, especially for you, but try to think of the positive. Many things in life are gonna be a challenge for you, b/c childhood scars will never fully disappear. They'll never be fully gone, but if you let go of your pain, it'll slowly start to fade. I suggest that you pour out your pain and life experiences through your art skills, because I really do think that art is an amazing thing and I've seen it work like therapy. Cry if you feel that you must, and pray. You can try taking therapy or counseling. Also, take your moments alone as an opportunity to learn about yourself. Ask yourself question such as: "What are my strengths? What are my weaknesses? How do I deal with painful situations? Do I often think in a negative sense? In what do I have hope?" I apologize if the questions aren't really a good help to you, but I really do hope that everything goes well with you and that you find God and that you'll find happiness and that you'll find and make true friends.

Wow, I can identify with some of it. I am an artist also. My mother died when I was young, daddy was never around. I was pretty much left alone, to make it or break it. And there is more. The pain has to come out somehow.

How old are you?

That's not true you have been loved. You were loved all along if not by the Lord himself. I say, turn to God tell him all your problems, your worries your cares...watch your life unfold in wonderful ways.
You are a very smart, sensitive, amazing human being just by asking this question shows me that you KNOW there is more in store for you in this future.
Love who you are and give yourself what you need.
Exercise, eat well, say only positive things to yourself.
"when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change". --wayne Dyer
GO TO THE BOOKSTORE AND READ ALL THE INSPIRATIONAL MATERIAL POSSIBLE.. it will REALLY REALLY help you get on track.
here's my prescription for you, Take care of yourself, your health, Inspire yourself, do your best in life and Most importantly make GOD become your ROCK!.

Please see my answer under your question "why do people think I'm gay", it applies here also.

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