All of my life - way back to kindergarten - I remember that I was always told I was hostile.

I grew up in a psycho household - I had the drunk mother and father - they were ALWAYS angry. So, when I got to school - I had no other training but anger for everything.

There really ought to be some sort of social training for kids. Life skills.

Some people just have these skills naturally. My brother is so incredible at this - I always wanted to be him b/c he could articulate and get his way for anything. Every time I opened my mouth, I got in trouble. I couldn't ask to go out and play without it coming out as a demand. I just couldn't figure out how to say things the way my brother did.

This lesson is such an eye opener! I am really looking forward to opportunities to work on this new found skill. I really wish there was a book, though. One tape really just isn't enough.

If there is a book on this - I would love to know of it.