Today’s Girl Talk Thursday topic is one that is actually very difficult for me to discuss.  Punishment.

I’ve written about it before.  My parents handed out the usual punishment, grounding, taking away the TV, the stereo, etc.  But my mother went a bit further.  Not just spanking.  Hitting.  And not just with her hands.  But with whatever happened to be lying around close by.  A wooden spoon.  A fly swatter.  Usually these objects made contact with my face.   She was very quick and physical with doling out punishment for whatever act I may have committed.

Needless to say, now those… Continue reading →