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Old 03-02-2011, 06:57 AM
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stella27
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I used to spend a lot of time and energy worrying about people I cared about and trying to make them see the light (some as recently as a few weeks ago!) I am trying to let go of my need to be right and let them make their own decisions.

I get to make my decisions for my life, and other people have the right to make theirs without interference from me.

And if acknowledging my friends' autonomy weren't enough reason to stay out of it, the pain and drama that always ensues from my good-hearted efforts reinforces the benefit of allowing others their own recovery.

It only hurts ME when I get involved in someone else's business. And I am becoming much too self-protective to put myself through any more voluntary heartache.
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