This last sentence was you invalidating your emotions. We can always compare ourselves to people who are doing better or worse, and that helps us find the joy in our own lives - or leads to dissatisfaction. You chose to be strong and get beyond your concerns. While that is a helpful trait at times, I was concerned that you might not give yourself the pats on the back you deserve. If anyplace in the world is the right place to really let go - wouldn't it be here? <3

Your daughter taking things in stride is a trait she undoubtedly gets from you. Good for her - a survivor. Family interference and hind site opinions are developed habits that can be retrained with time - sometimes it is easier to ignore family, but it depends on how you two feel really.

I hope you had/have a good day at work, you deserve it!

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I overate again late last night. This morning I am drinking bullion. I am a little worried I will run out of food before I get money - Next time I shop, I will have to buy some ramen or something as back up.