It's now that I can look at the 'reality' of my life and hopefully lose the 'magical thinking' without turning cynical? This is the time in my life where I can say, "That person is not healthy for me and I need to guard myself from them" instead of "Oh, they just need acceptance. They're hurting. If I treat them as I'd like to be treated, they'll be magically transformed by my healing, loving energy". Give me a break!
I love it when I come here and stumble on a gem like this. That is so me, too. And it's a freeing feeling to be able to say, "that's just
wrong" without feeling like you're about to be struck by lightning.
