The pain was terrible, yet ... then it was gone. I saw the past couldn't hurt me anymore, because I was so much stronger now than as a child. Also, I wanted my life to be about ME, not defined by the actions of another, deficient person.
Your whole post again is very reassuring Cyrena. Thank you. This I felt in particular, was very empowering. I'll hang onto these thoughts as best I can.
Originally Posted By: Cyrena
Take care, FMV (a wonderful name, by the way)!
Thanks! I can't take credit for it though... I'm a big Harriet Lerner fan and this is from her work.
I cannot complain for not receiving from others, that which I've never asked them for.