Thank you, Ripose ... Good Posting & It Needed To Be Said ...
I couldn't stomach the "powerless" part, I am not powerless! I can make the decision to not do damaging things to my body. And If I can't, then who can? ... NOBODY!
I will take charge of my life choices and quit blaming it on everyone and everything!
I certainly can't help what was done to me in my past, but I don't have to repeat it upon myself, and I sure as hell can make better choices that will help determine a healthier present and future for me!