This topic brings tears to my eyes.. Reading through the posts brings more tears - sounds like lots of respect building happened right here! Thanks for the tread.

I feel like I have been climbing up the ladder of self love and self respect for about 40 years (since my teens).. For a few years in my 20's I used to write the affirmation "I am worthy" for pages in my journal.. Somehow I came into adulthood feeling like I was in the back of the line to nowhere.

You sound like a wonderful and loving person. Way to go with your kids, your sobriety and your big hearted honesty. You are worthy, and wonderful and no doubt beautiful!
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Kindbird....thank-you!
 

ty for your response, and am sorry you are struggling w/this also!!! it is hard but not unbeatable!!! my heart goes out to you! you are specail and i do so enjoy your uplifting posts!

love, hugs and peace in sobriety! jow

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