I dfinitely believe that I had to get rid of all the negative junk my mother/parents and others put me through. Shame was my core. It was hard to voice the shame in therapy because that was being a trader to the family. I would share the shameful stories and then take them back, I was lying. A particular therapist helped me remove the toxic substances, but bits and pieces still hang around. They're just easier to deal with. I do believe it is important to eject the junk, but it helps to have someone or something in your life to begin to fill the abyss.

Here today, thank you for your thoughtful discussion threads that require deep thought.