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Hi Lynda, hey, thanks for the encouragement! Sorry to take so long to respond. I have this connect to to an email I have not been in the habit of checking. I have been doing the best I can to take care of myself and get the help I need. I maybe a while before I move out yet, but I still think that l...

Especially when you are trying to be positive towards yourself. I often feel like I am taking to a brick wall.
It seems to take many time, many different ways and using some of that creativity that I've got!

I am happy to say that I did well in practicing my assertiveness this week! Boy there were many opportunities! You know it doesn't take all the pain away, it still hurts to go through it, but I know that it will get better. That's also where taking care of myself fits in. I know that it will help me...

Hey there! Yeah, way to go! I like how you said "look at me now!" Relationships can be very messy. I am trying to remember that when I work towards communicating in a relationship, that it doesn't have to be perfect to be acceptable. Even doing something good in that direction is an improvement. Tak...

Hey guys! I am having trouble with my sister. She won't forgive me, dispises me and acts hatefully towards me. I stand in one room and she'll go to another. She doesn't even want to look at me or stand around me. I have tried to work things out with her, but she is unwilling. I do practice being ass...

It's great to read this old post! I too have been struggling with people in my family picking on things to change about me. Well meaning, but it hurts. There are so many negative things in life, including my own low self-esteem, that I don't need negative things like that especially from my family! ...