Hello M,

It’s easy to forget about loving ourselves when we are with people who are abusive and self-centered. It happens to many of us. We put ourselves last, don’t know what is important to us because we have been so focused on someone else and meeting their needs. For me, taking the time to understand that I couldn’t change the past, but I could let it go and learn from it really helped. I began by trying different things, finding out what I liked to do and what helped me feel good. I learned what I loved to do – flower arranging, making jewelery, writing and exploring my spirituality and getting to know my real self. I hope you can decide to do the same – to focus on yourself. I believe you are a strong and loving person. I know you can accept that everyone makes mistakes, everyone tries and things don’t always work out. It’s all for a reason – to help you find who you really are.

Love and peace,
Marilyn