thank you for your input, and the reminder that I need to focus on me. You gave me the new thought too, that some of my current patterns may well have been established because of my brother (he began abusing when I was about 7). I will at least look into what my area offers.
Me 46 H 56 M 22 yrs S22, D20, Twin Ss18
You teach people how to treat you by what you allow. What you stop. And what you reinforce. ~~~~~~~ A lack of boundaries invites a lack of respect.