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    Christine,

    You are wonderful!!!!!! Thank you!

    in reply to: In complete disbelief and misunderstanding. Please help me! #72262
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    Losp33d,

    WOW. Nail on the head! Did I even write in there about what the guy had said to me.. He said that I HATE MEN and that I don’t consciously know it but that I do. If you couldn’t tell already, every response and the initial post is me standing in front of each of you naked. Completely naked. I appreciate you being so kind with your response. Every response has been thought provoking to me. And, this view of the situation is probably very accurate. And, what I perceive of my childhood does need to change. There were some pretty incredible things that happened. I learned my love of nature, I learned responsibility by tending to my section in our family garden, I learn the value of a dollar etc. I learned how to survive, and strive for more out of life. Still to this day I take those tools everywhere I go. They are WHY and HOW I continue to grow. The bad things… Well, I guess I need to turn this around some more and really practice seeing those(unfavorable) experiences in a different light.

    in reply to: Homestuck past 30 – How to deal with unreasonable parents? #72222
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    Blackage,

    This environment is extremely toxic for you, obviously. Let their attitudes remind you of all the things you never want to do to your own children or family, remember these things. Every experience is a learning opportunity…. Of course you know that. You are there right now for a reason- you have to find it. Find the reason and move on. Your job from now ON is to get the hell out of that place and do what YOU want with your life. Not what THEY want. Crowd pleasing is going to make you a bitter and ugly person if you let them control you any longer. If they’re threatening your internet usage- which is almost threatening your life, future, and well being(your only escape from their hell and ABUSE). I can tell you right now, you’d receive more love, compassion, and encouragement by living in a homeless shelter. Im not joking you. This kind of life you have dealt with has gone on too long. In all actuality… I dont see them as “help”ing you anyways. Cut the cord and get away from them. Sad to say.. they are the toxic influences Im sure they once warned you about. Im wondering where you live… what state? Im guessing Ca or somewhere that is really hard to get ahead or stay afloat(ca is where im from orig I moved out of state for a better life). Either way… I wish you the best. I hope you get out of there before they can dig their claws any deeper into your self esteem etc. This situation is like you drinking poison. You might survive a little while but you sure wont thrive. Shut them out. Shut them down. Im so sorry you were given parents like these. I have family who makes me feel like a big piece of garbage too. They also were mean, ugly, hateful people-still are. The quality of person I have become has far exceeded any dream they could dream. I know who I am. I know what I am worth. And, their opinions dont measure my worth. I know this sounds somewhat immature but they can eat shit. I love myself and what I have to offer. Not everyone will, but as long as I like myself.. Ill be alright. (:

    in reply to: In complete disbelief and misunderstanding. Please help me! #72217
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    Ashley,
    Thank you so much!

    in reply to: Walking into an opportunity or a mistake?? #72216
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    If you dont ask him…. You will be stuck with asking yourself why you didnt…. For the rest of your life. Sounds like a big deal. Even IF he says no make sure he knows how to contact you in the future. Im sure he is wise beyond imagination. Let it be known you ARE interested but dont forget that his answer is NOT equivelant to how you should view yourself. You know your worth. Being rejected by him will probably hurt BUT, WHO CARES!?! Go for it! You know youve got to take the leap, just do it! WHo cares what the result is. Just be brave! It’s ok. :)”Its better to try and fail, then to never have tried at all” We are all learning! Take care!

    in reply to: My 20 year old daughter #72208
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    Anna,

    I am a 29 year old female. I understand what its like to be in your daughters shoes and I also have the perspective of seeing how complicated this is for you. My Mom had this difficulty as well. My older sister didnt like my Step Dad and she did what she wanted against anyone’s wishes in the home. She was disrespectful to all involved. I understand that it was hard for my mom to choose or feel that she had to choose between her hub/bf and her children. In all honesty, I felt a lot of disconnect with my Mom when my step Dad entered the picture. And, I felt she chose her bf and husband over her children. My Mom was outright disrespected by my older siblings and her bf/hubby was forced to watch it all while adding his supportive commentary when he could without upsetting “the crowd” Addiction is also a rough factor and is a risk for your bf/husband. He has chosen a life path for him that he thought was safe and has been safe for him to heal and work through his addictions…. I see it as amazing. Everyone in the family deserves to feel safe under healthy conditions. This doesnt seem right though. I am sure he bites his tongue to avoid upsetting your daughter. Im sure she is a sweet love bug of a daughter but causes issues with being obstinate. Truth is… From my perspective I can relate to the way she feels or could feel if you put your foot down. Things she would blame and people she would blame… You and your boyfriend. truth is that IS who she is going to blame. Because she IS in the midst of addiction HERSELF. Until she realizes this she is only drowning. I once listened to an NA speech and a guy said, ” IF YOU BABY THE ADDICT, YOU BURY THE ADDICT”. Unf. The support you are giving her bc you love her and want her safe is actually keeping her from making smart choices. Im sorry but I am siding with YOU. Not her. She’s going to need to hit the bottom literally. Even if you see the situation as normal 20 year old behavior.. It will escalate unless someone stops her NOW. And, also lift herself up on her own. This isnt something you can help with other than to sit down with her and give it to her. The behavior and lifestyle is her choice. She knows the rules. The rules are… Not to to bring this home(your home). To her, you WILL be the bad guy. Your boyfriend too. She will lash out. But, she ALSO has ALL the ability and skills that you have given her through the years. She knows how to fix this. its time she stand up and take responsibility for her actions. My Mom talks to me now and my sister as well that she wishes she could have done more for us. She wishes she could have made things easier. At the end of the day… I am so thankful that my Mom took a stand when she did and trusted herself at the time enough to know she raised her kids well. And thankful she played the mean guy.. We NEEDED her to be that. We desperately NEEDED that from her, although we would never tell her that at the time. Now, we have each evaded addiction, trouble, and ruin. She is PROUD of us! The truth is.. We are so proud of HER. We werent easy to handle. We were brats! She saved us. Although it was the hardest thing to go through in life. We had ALL the tools we needed. And it was our time to fly! Its not easy for Mama Birds to push their kids out of the nest. But, as nature proves- its vital for growth. Your daughter is going to be on her way to achieving more than she ever thought possible. She needs one last encouraging push to get her going. She will thank you one day. I promise.

    <3
    PS- You may not be ready to do the final push now, but maybe you could sit down with her just you two and explain how much you love her. Have a real heart to heart long talk. Spend time with her. Show her how much you care for her. Show her how much she means to you and explain what is going to happen if this continues a single time ever again. She needs a full few hours of your undivided attention having a good time and enjoy eachother, then slowly bring on “the talk” She will then know you’re serious. And, then you will have your ducks lined up to NOT blame yourself when she stumbles after you push her harder to leave or shape up. She needs to feel like SHE is the important one and its not about the BF. She needs to know YOU love and care and you WILL do whatever it takes to be MOM.

    in reply to: In complete disbelief and misunderstanding. Please help me! #72132
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    Christine,

    Thank you for your post. I dont understand these people or why they sometimes seem so amazingly wonderful etc. and they turn into heart crushing devils! I read that article. I feel sick to my stomach thinking I was only special because my guy was just waiting for positive thoughts to push him into his next relationship. lol. Sounds awful. Could be the truth though. Ugh! I really am a good catch! I swear! I KNOW I AM! I just dont see why I do the attachment thing…. believe the stories and ignore some things or dont even pay attention to what some one says or means to say. Its like I am an emotional retard!!!!! I have said that for years, “I think I might be emotionally retarded” Well…. time to get up and teach myself. Where in the world do I begin? Sheeesh! I should write a book titled “Frustrations of an Emotional Retard” ugh. I think Im just pessimistic right now.. I think its a part of the grief process to be honest. A few more weeks and Ill look at this post and laugh my butt off! 🙂

    in reply to: In complete disbelief and misunderstanding. Please help me! #71837
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    Scuttle,
    Your response was beautiful. Thank you. I have a ton of compassion, empathy, etc. And I only hope the best for him at this point. I am still going through the grief process but the way you described the addiction part made so much sense to me and I believe you are spot on, “Untreated mental aspect of addiction” I have heard some more clinical terms of that same thing but the way you described that was something I could understand and comprehend. Thank you for your perspective as well as all of the others. I really thank you for taking time to respond to this. Wishing you the best in your recovery and congratulations! 🙂

    in reply to: In complete disbelief and misunderstanding. Please help me! #71775
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    Well, its been a few days. You all made me realize how my behavior in many past “toxic” relationships where I have felt dumped were truly ME pushing so hard for so long to fight back that these people finally realized they wouldn’t have it their way so they “Dump” me. Ha. its kind of funny and not at the same time. Its like a protective mechanism. Hmm.. Why don’t I use that upon entry to these catastrophic relationships? I know deep down don’t I? Fight denial? Want to accept them… Because I would want to be accepted for my flaws too? Except… Why do I think so low of myself to date garbage like this, why do I treat myself as if I am so unworthy? Where in the hell did all of this come from? Do I really view myself this bad? Am I deserving of this? Am I punishing myself? WOW. Ive got a ton to think about STILL! Obviously, these are questions that have been triggered by your helpful posts. These are things that I really do need to take a good HARD look at and “forgive myself” and “forgive those who trespass against us” (them). I have meditated, taken a 3 hour walk through the woods, and sat in silence, read a bit, and talked to a few close friends and my big sister. I am sitting here now feeling alone. Trying to pass the time.. wondering wth I need to do next. You people have blessed my life. More than you will ever really know. More than you may ever understand. Your kindness- brings me to tears at how much a person can truly love a complete stranger. Thank you so very much. Namaste.

    in reply to: In complete disbelief and misunderstanding. Please help me! #71693
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    Raventrue,

    WOW. That was an incredible message and the quote… Im posting it on my sticky notes on my computer! That was short but oooo so very sweet and meaningful. You are a wonderful person. Thank you!

    in reply to: In complete disbelief and misunderstanding. Please help me! #71691
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    Synchronicity2015,

    Thank you for this perspective. I hadnt thought of it that way at all! I was the one wanting to stay and help clean up the mess! Will you please read both of my previous responses. Those are for you now as well. Im going to need to re read all of these responses before all of this can sink in as I need them to. Deep down in the depths of my soul. I will be going and doing some meditation again today. I wish you all the best. And I hope you know… I will be thinking of you, hoping and praying for you, and loving you from where I am. Thank you for your beautiful message to me. <3

    in reply to: In complete disbelief and misunderstanding. Please help me! #71688
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    Dieselfit,

    Knowing you are a man responding to this is a very big deal for me. I have often struggled with relationships. I love men. However, I have had very few successful relationships with men. Beginning with my own Dad. I was recently sent a sweet video of a man preparing for a date it showed all of his steps of getting ready etc. He goes to knock on the door of the house where his date lives and the person who answers the door is his Daughter! He took his 3-4 year old daughter on her VERY first date. This was such a powerful message to me, I feel as though this should have been me and my dad.. I WISH my Dad had taken me out on a date as a child!!! I wish he had an intention to make me feel the way a REAL MAN should make a girl feel. Unfortunately, I and many other girls didn’t get to experience that type of thing. I have forgiven so much thats happened in life, moved on, etc. The thing that is still engraved in my head is the way my Dad treated me, as if my feelings didnt ever matter, and whatever the man asks for-you better hop to it, and keep your mouth SHUT. Maybe somehow thats the same way I have chosen guys for myself. And, now… Am I fighting back?!?! Is this progress..? Hmm.. Now I have more to think about. Thank you for your message. I dont thank you for JUST this message but for the questions that it brought to mind for me. Thank you (:

    in reply to: In complete disbelief and misunderstanding. Please help me! #71686
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    Inky,

    I had to respond to you before I was able to read the other posts. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. This one single post made a HUGE difference to me. Thank you for your message of reassurance and even a bit of laughter too. I am actually smiling as I write this. 🙂

    in reply to: Pure, unrelenting heartache #71582
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    Courtney,

    This guy…. Im going to be nice as I can. But, this guy doesn’t deserve you. Im sure you’ve heard it a million times. However, I wanted to be someone to tell you AGAIN that he does not deserve you. This guy treated you horribly! Even IF you were nagging and screaming through the entire relationship I would still give you the same answer. I am sure that wasn’t quite what you were looking for in a response but that is at least where I needed to begin. I am so glad that you bravely spoke out about this. So many women(myself included) hide behind our secrets, flaws, etc…. to hide the fact that our guy or man treated us badly and some things done to me I have never spoken a word about to anyone. I have felt ashamed, embarrassed, and feared being judged myself for having chosen that type of person. You deserve a man who would listen to your concerns and take care of you or at least make sure you were taking steps to take care of yourself. Encouragement, love, understanding, etc. Those are qualities of some one who LOVES you/me. The man is out there looking for you.. He is looking so hard for you right now wishing he could be there for you to fight these battles. Know that. He would do anything to be where you are with you to support you right now. One day, he is going to find you and hug you like you have never been hugged before.

    On another note… I have not been in a relationship that lasted as long as yours. I cant imagine how deeply it hurts to feel this loss. They say it takes half the time the relationship lasted to get over/through it. This means 2 + years?? I am wondering how long ago this break up happened. of course, who really knows how long it will take to move forward but I wish you the best. It is up to YOU what results come of this. Obviously, you got one big thing out of the way, A diagnosis and the reassurance that your anxiety is much more than JUST anxiety (although that can be just as crippling as anything) You should have had comfort offered to you instead of insulting words from the guy. He is an idiot! I hope you realize how awesome it is that you didn’t MARRY this guy and he didn’t leave you with small children etc. Please find the bright side of this all, look at the light in all of this. EVERYday force yourself to find a reason to be HAPPY that this ended when it did. Who knows what other things he was capable of.. If he’s heartless, he’s heartless. Thats the ugliest character flaw I can think of. I wish you all the best and I hope you know that you will find the right guy.. he’s not far away… he will show up soon, I promise.

    in reply to: Can I trust him and myself? #71320
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    AGh! You almost made me start crying. But, I DID get chills and goose bumps all over my body from this message! Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to share my own experiences with you. It makes me feel so good to know that what I have experienced is not just ME on my own. Thank you so much for your responses and feedback to me. 🙂 Now Im getting teary eyed. A good teary eyed though 🙂

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