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smirkymonkey

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8. Thank you for sharing this - it's amazing that you could be so self aware and actually take steps

Tue Oct 18, 2016, 07:11 PM

Oct 2016

to make some changes. Congratulations!

I have also noticed that about myself and it has helped me to understand and have compassion for other people - to an extent. I was never as nasty as Trump and his kind, but I would think nasty things or talk about other people and end up hating myself for it. As I have gotten older, that behavior has changed due to a combination of therapy, self-reflection and maturity, but I agree with you. Cruel and nasty people are miserable inside. When you can accept yourself for who you are, you are naturally accepting of others. Not that you don't ever have a problem with anyone, but you are just much less judgmental.

Thanks again for your story!

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I used to tear down others to lift myself up [View all] nadine_mn Oct 2016 OP

Good for you! I think everyone is that way to some extent. Buckeye_Democrat Oct 2016 #1

Very informative post! karmaqueen Oct 2016 #2

This is kind of amazing. Your self-awareness, your capacity to change, the happiness you can Squinch Oct 2016 #3

Great post! wildeyed Oct 2016 #4

K & R ......thanks for sharing...nt Wounded Bear Oct 2016 #5

You, at least, were able to recognize when you were being senselessly cruel. surrealAmerican Oct 2016 #6

Yes, toxic behavior can feed on itself lovemydog Oct 2016 #7

Thank you for sharing this - it's amazing that you could be so self aware and actually take steps smirkymonkey Oct 2016 #8

k and r.. Stuart G Oct 2016 #9

Don't let fear rule you. raven mad Oct 2016 #10

I'm all for a group hug DCofVA Oct 2016 #11

That's well stated and well worth considering. el_bryanto Oct 2016 #12