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Hassler

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36. It sounds like you are taking steps to help yourself, and
Wed Jul 16, 2025, 06:28 PM
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That is important. To love others we must first love ourselves.

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stay strong WhiteTara Wednesday #1
You can only do so much Raven123 Wednesday #2
IMO whether one is religious or not, we must selfishly love ourselves before we can love anyone else. By in2herbs Wednesday #3
Very wise words, in2herbs. So many people need to hear them. Thank you for posting. wordstroken Wednesday #7
And in the words of the immortal RuPaul..... ShazzieB Wednesday #48
FirstLight what you're going through, is one dlilafae Wednesday #4
Thank you for putting it so succinctly, dlilafae. Most people who are ... wordstroken Wednesday #11
I agree, it is time to take care of you, FirstLight. sheshe2 Wednesday #5
We love you, FirstLight, and we support you all the way. wordstroken Wednesday #6
Hugs, FirstLight Bayard Wednesday #8
My middle kid did same after my husband died cpamomfromtexas Wednesday #9
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A parent can only do so much roscoeroscoe Wednesday #12
Question: single mom carrying the load. .our son? Am I guessing niyad Wednesday #51
You have gone extra miles. (Plus bonus phone fact.) TommyT139 Wednesday #13
It's not your fault cynical_idealist Wednesday #14
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He needs to grow up IbogaProject Wednesday #16
My solution to any problem was to go to work the next day wolfie001 Wednesday #44
Hang in there !!!!! Karadeniz Wednesday #17
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I know its tough sdfernando Wednesday #20
This is what really stuck out to me, to which I say, Bravo! Sogo Wednesday #21
I amdeeply sorry you are going through this irisblue Wednesday #22
Sometimes you have to cut people loose so they can save themselves Warpy Wednesday #23
It's heartbreaking beyond measure when an adult child has issues beyond your control dlk Wednesday #24
I have (or had) a brother to whom I have not spoken in more than two decades. NNadir Wednesday #25
I'm the same way with a sister who cut us off Ritabert Wednesday #29
I've cut off all my siblings because they're all hardcore tRUMPers wolfie001 Wednesday #45
I agree but I'm too old to deal with Trumpers. Ritabert Thursday #57
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Is your son addicted to anything, Naranon Family really saved our lives. lark Wednesday #26
Thanks for all the support DU Family! Many wise words and hugs ..thank you FirstLight Wednesday #27
Unfortunately, I can totally relate. My soon-to-be 58 year old son has BPD. judesedit Wednesday #28
yes, the two are so different! FirstLight Wednesday #30
That's all you can do. It is heartbreaking, but there is lots of goodness in this world. judesedit Wednesday #42
I get it. Ms. Toad Wednesday #31
"ingratitude, thou marble-hearted fiend" Paul-EM Wednesday #32
You did all you could Mama Bird BaronChocula Wednesday #33
My heart is with you Freddie Wednesday #34
It sounds like he needs to hit bottom and take responsibility MadameButterfly Wednesday #35
It sounds like you are taking steps to help yourself, and Hassler Wednesday #36
My kids cut me off years ago, for the same thing. Linda ladeewolf Wednesday #37
I pray that things get better for you and your family mdmc Wednesday #38
Amazing stories of family disfunction Playingmantis Wednesday #39
It is hard when that happens and I'm very sorry for it. PatrickforB Wednesday #40
You go to therapy csusan Wednesday #41
that poor child Skittles Wednesday #43
It's hard to finally admit the relationship is too toxic to continue. Trueblue Texan Wednesday #46
u come first. AllaN01Bear Wednesday #47
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Best thing those kids BonnieJW Wednesday #50
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Oh FirstLight, I know your heart is aching. summer_in_TX Wednesday #53
I am so sorry for what you are going through Jarqui Thursday #54
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I am forever thankful I have close family, immediate and relations. Fla Dem Thursday #56
It's good to vent. I'm sure you're hurt. live love laugh Thursday #58
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