ShackledEidolon

As for the nature of abuse that has been addressed I tend to think it was more of an emotional coldness. A lack of affection rather then an actual sexual or physical or even intentional abuse. Being part of a deeply religious family these things make sense. Imposing the religion on a child may seem like doing a great thing for the kid but at the same time it denies the kid the right to explore on his own. Also it keeps the parent/child relation somewhat distant. It becomes more of a student/teacher relationship.