Dear J:

Just because you are not perfect- and nobody is- does not mean you should accept any and all imperfections in others. You are trying to improve your health, your spending habits… Keep out of your life those who do not promote your own well being. The shame you mentioned is a very painful experience and I know it too well. I hope you proceed to heal that shame and when you do, you will feel and believe and know that you deserve better than that “friend”-

Heal that shame.

anita