You are not screwed up or damaged. You are surviving. Don't kid yourself for one minute that by thriving your kids will think it was easy. They are right beside you. This isn't about going against your values.
You are strong and you can find that person you are meant to be.
Thanks Wifey. I am just being very honest about what I think holds me back. It is not that I would consciously operate from that place. I am digging a bit deeper and trying to really go to the belly of the beast. It is good.
