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<blockquote data-quote="everywoman" data-source="post: 324484" data-attributes="member: 1436"><p>I have been dealt some really stinging blows during my life. My parents were horrible parents----my first husband was an abusing louse----husband is a recovering addict---difficult child is mentally ill, an addict, and has a skewed view of life----even my easy child's are not perfect and have made horrible choices. But the choices that my parents, my ex, my husband, and my children make have nothing to do with the kind of person I am. </p><p></p><p>I think the key to my not being stuck in those moments is understanding that I am not responsible for the choices that others make...I can only control myself and my reactions to the choices of others. As long as I am making good, responsible choices, I can be happy with my life. Others choices affect me only as much as I allow them too. </p><p></p><p>I am happy with who I am. </p><p>I am constantly stepping outside of the box and exploring life around me. I keep myself busy learning and growing. </p><p>I give of myself to others without expecting anything in return.</p><p></p><p>I once read a book, an old one, entitled Happiness is a Choice. I also have studied a lot of Steven Covey and a few years ago read and watched The Secret. </p><p></p><p>I have faith in a Higher Power who I know will carry me through whatever life throws my way. I forgive others and myself readily and without prejudice because I know I have been forgiven.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="everywoman, post: 324484, member: 1436"] I have been dealt some really stinging blows during my life. My parents were horrible parents----my first husband was an abusing louse----husband is a recovering addict---difficult child is mentally ill, an addict, and has a skewed view of life----even my easy child's are not perfect and have made horrible choices. But the choices that my parents, my ex, my husband, and my children make have nothing to do with the kind of person I am. I think the key to my not being stuck in those moments is understanding that I am not responsible for the choices that others make...I can only control myself and my reactions to the choices of others. As long as I am making good, responsible choices, I can be happy with my life. Others choices affect me only as much as I allow them too. I am happy with who I am. I am constantly stepping outside of the box and exploring life around me. I keep myself busy learning and growing. I give of myself to others without expecting anything in return. I once read a book, an old one, entitled Happiness is a Choice. I also have studied a lot of Steven Covey and a few years ago read and watched The Secret. I have faith in a Higher Power who I know will carry me through whatever life throws my way. I forgive others and myself readily and without prejudice because I know I have been forgiven. [/QUOTE]
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