In Reply to: Re: could be considered SR posted by kinda gentler on July 14, 2004 at 23:05:00:
I hope I didn't make anyone feel badly if they are still dealing with issues from the past, that wasn't the intention. It's good to be reminded that we all heal at different speeds and through different processes. And probably this board or the other exmember boards are just about the only place people feel free to express how the past hurt them and where they are today with it.
How did I deal with it? I guess I am still dealing, but it's definitely not as thought-consuming as it was 2 years ago. I am stronger I think through coming to conclusions about myself, through encouragement of people like yourself and many others here on this board and other places, and through making the choice that the Family had messed up with my life, but what I did from now on was mostly up to me. I guess acceptance was part of it as well, accepting that my past life contributed to who I am today, and choosing to use that past to my benefit as best I could (or rather, can).
And no, I didn't get your email!! Can you resend it?? Hugs!