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<blockquote data-quote="everywoman" data-source="post: 276610" data-attributes="member: 1436"><p>For a very long time I lived in the place of a victim. My life from birth to 23 was no piece of cake. And honestly, the years since haven't been the kindest. But, I learned long ago that I could not live in a place of anger and helplessness. It made me a horrible person and impeded my growth. My gfgbiodad (who I refer to as the original difficult child) once told me, "If I let the guilt of what I did bother me (he was referring to not being a good father---and he wasn't) than I would kill myself. Just know I'm sorry." From that short conversation I learned a lot. People make mistakes. They are so into their own lives they forget about the collateral damage. I try to remember that everyday. I don't take husband's addiction and difficult child's issues personally. I understand my gfgbiomom is who she is, and I can accept her as is. Learning that I could only control my own actions and reactions led me to a place of peace.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="everywoman, post: 276610, member: 1436"] For a very long time I lived in the place of a victim. My life from birth to 23 was no piece of cake. And honestly, the years since haven't been the kindest. But, I learned long ago that I could not live in a place of anger and helplessness. It made me a horrible person and impeded my growth. My gfgbiodad (who I refer to as the original difficult child) once told me, "If I let the guilt of what I did bother me (he was referring to not being a good father---and he wasn't) than I would kill myself. Just know I'm sorry." From that short conversation I learned a lot. People make mistakes. They are so into their own lives they forget about the collateral damage. I try to remember that everyday. I don't take husband's addiction and difficult child's issues personally. I understand my gfgbiomom is who she is, and I can accept her as is. Learning that I could only control my own actions and reactions led me to a place of peace. [/QUOTE]
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