Hi Waves,

I have nothing to offer but support and a little understanding. My negative self esteem and identity issues are directly related to a total lack of love and emotional support during my developmental years, though.

I did spend 1/3 of my first 12 years living in the abnormal fishbowls of small Military Camps abroad, even living off base for a while. At that time it was more integrated with the local community than today. Coming back to this Country after just about 4 years was a Culture Shock, even at that age, so Heaven knows what turmoil you are dealing with.

I simply hope you can reach some sort of peace within yourself.

Dave.