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Originally Posted by Gus1234U
substituting self abuse for the abuse of others is not a solution to feeling abused. the real trick is to stop abusing. stop being abusive to self, and others. there is a nice little recipe for change that i enjoy, it goes like this:
1) decide what needs to change;
2) decide what to change it to;
3) change as much as you can whenever you can;
4) praise yourself for every successful effort to change.
this will get you to a place that is not 'here/now'.
it requires awareness, persistance, and a certain amount of creativity.
best wishes~

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Thanks.
I'm already separated from the person I hurt, and I know I need to pay back what I actually stole (we discussed it).
The problem is my own conscience, and making up for just being a terrible person. I can't stop feeling like I should be punished somehow.