I wept through most of the programme too.
Kate and Terri, my childhood was terrible, like yours. The memories of the physical and emotional abuse are with me for life - I'm guessing you feel that way too? I loved school as I was encouraged to do my best and praised if did well. I used to wish that my history teacher was my mum as she was so kind. Although retired now, I went onto be a teacher. I'll never forget being in the newsagent's one Saturday and this tall young builder said "Excuse me miss, I'm sorry for being bad in your class all those years ago.............how's things?" This lad had ADHD (he was unable to stay settled and/or quiet) and he was very disruptive. I was so proud of him that Saturday!