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When I think of or look at the picture I have of my Mom at 2yrs old in an orphanage I feel compassion. Then when I think of her as my Mom abusing me I feel hatred.

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That's okay. Both of those feelings are valid and real. Congratulations for being able to differentiate your feelings about those two separate times of her life.

if they are okay.