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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 601451"><p>I think watching my mom die young...taught me that life was meant to be enjoyed to the best of our ability.</p><p></p><p>i think having health problems...lots of painful illnesses, reinforced that thought strongly.</p><p></p><p>i had to have my own therapy, read many books and perhaps even my own MS degree in the field reinforced the concept that we are responsible for our own happiness, that we deserve to be happy and that we absolutely can not </p><p>change people, unless possibly they themselves want that very change.</p><p></p><p>This change that has occurred in me has been the hardest, most challenging and most confusing thing I have ever experienced. </p><p></p><p>We give difficult child help when and where we can, usually on a limited basis. I give it all to my Higher Power. I rarely suffer extensive turmoil anymore. I know in my heart that I gave it 110% up until she was 21, and I help her now as appropriate. There is nothing left for me to do, but help her on a limited basis. To do more, would hurt me. I fight for my good health almost daily. I can't afford to feel sorry for myself nor to expend energy foolishly. I hope for the best, but know full well the painful reality. I wasted much time being angry...now I'm mostl in acceptance and do my very best to enjoy life to the best of my ability.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 601451"] I think watching my mom die young...taught me that life was meant to be enjoyed to the best of our ability. i think having health problems...lots of painful illnesses, reinforced that thought strongly. i had to have my own therapy, read many books and perhaps even my own MS degree in the field reinforced the concept that we are responsible for our own happiness, that we deserve to be happy and that we absolutely can not change people, unless possibly they themselves want that very change. This change that has occurred in me has been the hardest, most challenging and most confusing thing I have ever experienced. We give difficult child help when and where we can, usually on a limited basis. I give it all to my Higher Power. I rarely suffer extensive turmoil anymore. I know in my heart that I gave it 110% up until she was 21, and I help her now as appropriate. There is nothing left for me to do, but help her on a limited basis. To do more, would hurt me. I fight for my good health almost daily. I can't afford to feel sorry for myself nor to expend energy foolishly. I hope for the best, but know full well the painful reality. I wasted much time being angry...now I'm mostl in acceptance and do my very best to enjoy life to the best of my ability. [/QUOTE]
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