we're all living with a violent abusive stepdad
this is the climate of terror and uncertainty that my mother lived in when she was a child. threats and violent outbursts, confusing ultimatums, insane reactions, rules changing all the time.

@lzg

The Repubs even played up the "Daddy's home" theme (as in now there will be discipline/vengeance).

But he's the kind of abusive Daddy you describe.

@donray @lzg I've long thought that a couple of his kids looked a little too wary when speaking in public, as in say the wrong thing, and you will suffer for it when daddy gets you in private.