This stood out to me from the article:
“Spanking alone is associated with outcomes similar to those of children who experience physical abuse, the new academy statement says.“
Spanking is not similar to child abuse. It is child abuse.
And yes, I was spanked. By my parents, and at least once by a babysitter. The only one I really remember was the babysitter, not because the pain was so bad, but because she not only pulled my pants down to do it (no padding to help me), but also eventually made me leave them down because I was going to get another spanking pretty soon anyway. You might regard that as abuse, but I remember it because it was unusual, not because it was so horrible. (And yes, I was being a snot to her...)
Other kids who were having better parents than mine are now fucking delusional while I am having the right priorities, I dont5 waste money, save as much as I can because there is no fucking way I am going to ask them for help again! Back then I was helpless, I ain't helpless any more
But that is if you arent5 fucked up, if you are then you are damaged goods for life
So yeah, it might not be Normal for you, and I am genuinely happy that you weren't abused as a child. More power to you.