You know what's really, really freaky?

[Denninmi]

14. May I ask a question?

"punching pillows and wanting to box"?

Do you mean that figuratively or literally?

Because frankly, my father sounds similar to your brother in the sense that he emotionally abused me, berated and belittled me, and in particular used to denigrate me for my lack of, in his eyes, sufficient masculinity. Very ironic coming from a man who would it at the breakfast table in a padded bra and satin negligee (I kid you not).

So, I am curious because I am really drawn to the concept of taking non-contact or light-contact boxing lessons soon, perhaps in the spring. I have been doing simple punches at the gym, and find even those a good, appropriate and healthy way to deal with stress.

I'm not sure if I am intrigued by this because it would get out aggression, stoke my sense of masculinity (although as many women as men were in the group non-contact class I saw, or I just want to look like Adam Levine in the video for 'One More Night' (just kidding).