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Originally Posted by livestrong232
A very sad story, indeed. I am no expert but from everything that I have read / researched, this completely follows the typical pattern of an abusive relationship. Right from the promises of change, going to therapy, to the repeating patterns of abuse .. and now, for you, in terms of guilt and self blame. I totally believe in giving people a fair chance / shot, but in this case, it sounds like you’ve given about 6 fair chances, with nothing to show for. I totally get it in that you are blaming yourself (I am the same, believe me) … but just know, even if only rationally / intuitively, that you deserve so much more than this.
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Thanks so much, @
livestrong232.
I see you are relatively new here. Welcome to the forums, and thanks for dropping in on my thread to comment and validate me. It helps so much to just receive the validation that I deserve better and that this was far less than what I need, want and deserve. I don't blame myself anymore, or not as much as I was before. I am learning to forgive myself and have compassion for myself in all ways. Thanks again for your support.