05-12-2009, 01:51
itsjust4fun, I know we don't know each other well, but I was raised that I never meet strangers. And if I were there I'd give you a big hug! I too had a rough upbringing, not my adoptive mothers fault. But there were things I went through as well that may have halted my growth, also when I was going through puberty we were going over some really rocky roads, food and money was scarce. I often worked doing whatever I could just for a meal to eat. So I think definitely stress and such can effect growth. Might also be the reason why I stopped growing height wise when I was 13. I've been 5'1 since I was 13. It also doesn't help that I have scoliosis and have nerve damage in my spine because of it, so without my spine in an S I might be taller. I'm glad you are happier now! I too have a very blessed life now.