Innocence

I think this is good writing Pia - clear and precise. Just one bit that's hard to understand:

Their neglect of her was extensive she meant.

you might want to change the above sentence - it doesn't really make sense.

She meant that they had neglected her extensively- is that better ?

this is what you put:

She gave her parents the blame for not having cared enough. Their neglect of her was extensive she meant.

it might sound better (as in more correct English), but mean the same, if you said:

She blamed her parents for not having cared enough. She thought that their neglect of her was extensive.

Thank you Insert for taking the trouble. It is very kind of you. I'll probably never learn english again. It's too long ago now :( I have changed it and what you suggested makes more sense. Thanks again.
pia ;)

I think your English is really good - much better than my french!

I don't know how much that counts?

Hi Pia,
How sad, this poor woman has been committed by her
parants. Did I read this right?
A very good but sad piece.
Jenny.

A concise, sad, but very well told piece, Pia. Well done!

Magic xxx

Jenny- she wasn't actually committed by her parents but they didn't seem to be able to care for her very well. As a grown up she committed herself. Yes sad- but her past was very distressing with sexual abuse as a child !! It's just too sad :(
Thanks for reading and commenting- very much appreciated.
pia ;)

Magic- wow thanks a lot for your comment. Yes too sad- tears a life apart
pia ;)

mice are twice as nice if kept on ice- posted 2 times and just had to get rid of it- styoopid

I liked it the other way: Their neglect of her was extensive she meant. Since read comments it wasnt meant to be by her parents was it? K

Her parents neglected her, yes- major let down ;) major breakdown
;)pia

Is sad, most children can trust & rely on their parents, yet I think otherwise it makes them better parents when they have their own baby K x

May make them so much more aware ;)
pia

the sins of the parents?
Power piece Pia
well done.

The parents make excuses for their shortcomings by saying they were naive. Social inheritance is often the outcome. It's quite heartbreaking and can go on forever and ever if you can't break the chain. It's seen time and time again.
Thank you for the kind comment darkenwolf
:) pia