WTBH, Great thread! And so important when it comes to letting go...accepting personal responsibility for our own expectations. Getting to the place you've landed requires a lot of introspection and some painful realizations...it was cathartic when I got that point and found the strength to forgive myself in the process.
You've come a long way, WTBH! I hope this clarity gives you peace and forgiveness, as it did me. I never thought I'd be where I am today and I am so grateful for it. Makes me realize the true meaning of being exactly where I am supposed to be and the lessons I am to be learning by having had these experiences, no matter how painful they have been.