I'm an expert on that too Gordie!! It's a work in progress for me - as every fibre of my being screams - smooth it over!!
I have to work very hard at this and progress is slow - but I do now ask myself - is this working for me? What do I need to do to look after myself in this situation? These two questions have helped me a lot.
Recognising these things and working on them (ie: doing the inner work) is so valuable and is truly a 'win' from situations like yours and mine...
Take care Gordie :-)
T 13 M 7 Me 48 H 46 SS 15 BD 7.14 PA D final 5.16 (H filed)
We receive & we lose, and must try to achieve gratitude & embrace with whole hearts whatever of life that remains after the losses - Dubus