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When Spanking Leads to Self-Harm

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“Look! I got an 88 on my math test,” 8-year-old me exclaimed loudly to one of my parents. “It was the highest grade in the class!” Being bad at all things arithmetic, it was such a proud moment for me.

I struggled and fought for that 88 and not only was it a good score, but it was the highest in the class.  For once, I was good enough. “Why wasn’t it a 100?” they said back.

The joy and pride left my eyes. I didn’t have an answer. I thought what I had done was good, but it wasn’t enough. My best wasn’t enough.

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