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Old 09-02-2015, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mamaof3boyz View Post
Growing up in an alcoholic home has made me strong and I tend to endure things that most people would not put up with.
I think it made you tolerant. Do you know the parable about the boiled frog? Here you go:

Suppose you want to boil a frog. How do you do it? You could place the frog into a pot of hot water, but as soon as it feels the heat, it will jump out. So, what can you do? Put a pot of cool water on the stove and then add the frog. Not sensing danger the frog will stay. Next, turn the burner on low to slowly heat the water. As the water warms, the frog relaxes. The warmth feels good. As the water gets hotter it acts like a steam bath draining away energy and deepening the frog's relaxation. The frog becomes sleepy and has less and less energy while the water is getting hotter and hotter. By the time the frog realizes its danger, the water is beginning to boil, and it is too late to take action. There is neither time nor energy left to do anything. The frog perishes in the boiling water.
I think this is a very real danger for all of us that lack firm boundaries.
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