(((dps))),

You have been struggling to finally get "in touch" with yourself as a person. You were challenged and you just didn't know "how" to do that in your past. You have been slowly learning about yourself and growing. I think that the fact that you have realized that you responded poorly to a friend was another "learning" step in you and another step towards "growth" as well.

I think that you have come a long way (((dps))) and you are finally taking steps away from the person who was surviving as a victim to a person who is finally growing past that "victim" mentality. So everytime you can stop and see these "difficult" areas, you grow. I have been working at this myself, so I know it is a challenge and it does take time. I am sure your friend will see this in you as well, especially if it is a friend who has also been working though some issues her/himself.

We can only grow if we get to a point where we can see something is not right in ourselves. You have been doing really well with this so keep giving yourself permission to keep "growing".

(((Hugs)))
Open Eyes