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CaliforniaPeggy

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1. Thank you for this, Dreamsoldier76...

Reply to Dreamsoldier76 (Original post)

Fri May 31, 2013, 01:40 AM

May 2013

Writing this had to be difficult. It's tough to read all the misfortune you've experienced.

I would strongly suggest that you stay away from your family; they're toxic for you, as you surely know. Talk to your therapist about that.

I really hope that your life will improve.

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Thank you for this, Dreamsoldier76... CaliforniaPeggy May 2013 #1

Check out this group. rug May 2013 #2

I also want to encourage you to separate completely from your family of origin. SheilaT May 2013 #3

I could not agree more - you need a complete divorce from your family lunasun May 2013 #5

It's hard, very very hard. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #7

Same here. You can choose your friends, but not your family. FSogol May 2013 #32

I wish you lived nearer. tblue May 2013 #4

Thank you, Dreamsoldier. TDale313 May 2013 #6

I'm glad you shared this here KT2000 May 2013 #8

Ohana KauaiK May 2013 #9

I disagree somewhat with those who say separate completely No Vested Interest May 2013 #10

I have a personal saying airplaneman May 2013 #11

I’m a sober member of A.A. for many years. busterbrown May 2013 #12

AlAnon would be a great resource. Granny M May 2013 #15

Absolutely! busterbrown May 2013 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author busterbrown May 2013 #14

hey, I hear you DLnyc May 2013 #13

Some families are toxic and their children need to break ties with them Warpy May 2013 #16

.... handmade34 May 2013 #18

As one who grew up in an Le Taz Hot May 2013 #19

Hugs to you, Dreamsoldier magellan May 2013 #20

K&R B Calm May 2013 #21

You articulate well. GeorgeGist May 2013 #22

Hugs to you lunatica May 2013 #23

You may not realize it but Shankapotomus May 2013 #24

Welcome to DU. I wish you well. n/t Laelth May 2013 #25

... Arugula Latte May 2013 #26

You are not alone. And you have talent that can be tremendously helpful to others. nolabear May 2013 #27

I'm sorry you're hurting... redqueen May 2013 #28

Wow sagetea May 2013 #29

Two Spirit Rockyj May 2013 #31

Mawho (Choctaw) for 2 Spirits sagetea Jun 2013 #33

thank you for sharing noiretextatique May 2013 #30

I love you buddy DonRedwood Jun 2013 #34