countrygirl,
Thank you for sharing with us. You are doing so well with all that you've been through. I often wonder what it would have been like to grow up in an environment where you are valued. I wonder what it would be like to not feel shame when complimented. Developing our own self worth is difficult to do after years of feeling worthless. We work years at something that should have been given to us as a child. I think I believe our parents did the best they could. I know I did my best and made mistakes. I have a hard time with the acts of cruelty with no compassion. I think that some people hide from their own pain so much that they can''t see pain in anyone else.
Hugs to all,
MG