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Old 05-16-2011, 04:20 PM
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passionfruit
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Part of being codenpendent is carrying other peoples embarrassment for them.

I used to do it all the time with my AH.

It was not until I left him that I realized I had done nothing wrong, so I had no reason to be "embarrassed."

I had no reason to carry shame.

I did not do anything.

He did it.

He carries any shame/blame/embarrassment to be had although we both know he never will.

Don't let him control you/your emotions for another minute.

When you react with embarrassment, he has control of you/your feelings. This is a part of their manipulation.

He only has the power you give him. Take it back. He's not worth all the energy you are putting into being ashamed.

Talk to yourself: Show him who rules your roost. Let him know it ain't him. Water off a ducks back. I am moving on. Cry your cry. Act your stupid, buddy. I could care less.
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