Mother's traumatic past in an abusive household from "summary" of The Color of Water by James McBride
Ruth's childhood was a harsh one, marked by constant fear and violence. Her father, Tateh, was a tyrant who ruled his household with an iron fist. He was a violent man, prone to fits of rage that would leave Ruth and her siblings cowering in fear. Ruth's mother, Mameh, was no better. She was a cold and distant figure, too numb from years of abuse to offer any comfort or protection to her children. Growing up in such a toxic environment took its toll on Ruth. She learned to keep her head down and stay out of sight, lest she incur her father's wrath. She internalized the belief that she was worthless, undeserving of love or happiness. The scars of her childhood ran deep, shaping her into the guarded and closed-off woman she would become. The trauma of Ruth's past followed her into adulthood, casting a long shadow over her rel...
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