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Old Jul 15, 2023, 04:14 AM
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Hi Jane. My whole life, up to maybe six years ago, I had situations like some of yours, frequently. I was always pretty good at putting them behind me or just being "Teflon" about them. I still think it a good approach, at times, unless doing so prevents one from not doing the work to TRY to curb such incidents. Obviously we can't change the past. We can apologize for actions, or move on and learn for the present and future.

Regardless of above, I have had times of embarassment and avoided places or people. Or people wanted me gone. At the extremes, my mental illness was "found out", while other times some actions in episodes were surely interpreted as personality faults. Some people forgive (give multiple chances) or have understanding. Some don't. You can test to see what category the people/places fit into.
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