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The first time I opened up about my family I felt ashamed. Guilty. I felt I had betrayed one of our family most sacred rule, the rule of silence.
However, being able to put a voice to things that have remained in darkness for so many years has allowed me to better understand myself and my parents and allowed me to feel an even deeper love for them.
My past was affecting my everyday life in more ways than I actually realized and it was only by being able to identify certain "learned behavior" that I could go about changing them.
A counselor may be able to guide you in unfolding some of those painful events. The work can be difficult, but if you go slowly you may find it is one of the kindest most loving things you can do for yourself.
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