@staranna – thank you very much for your kind and heartfelt response.

I’m aware that many of my “issues” stem from my upbringing.

And yes, I am trying to learn from this difficult lesson. The aftermath of what it did to me I am still repairing while, at the same time, I am learning from my mistakes.

The only thing about finding a new love is I am not sure I am ready. On one hand, I am very lonely and would like a companion. On the other hand, my self confidence is not where it should be. Who wants to date someone who’s not quite over their ex and who’s still got some baggage? Furthermore, I’m on dating sites right now and it’s pretty awful for me. I’m not really getting any responses. But that’s a whole other topic.

Thanks for reminding me what I should be thankful for. Sometimes I forget.

I will definitely look up Rose Rosetree. Thank you very much!