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In reply to the discussion: Need some emotional backup... I think I just cut my youngest son loose for good... (long, sorry) [View all]Hassler
(4,458 posts)36. It sounds like you are taking steps to help yourself, and
That is important. To love others we must first love ourselves.
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Need some emotional backup... I think I just cut my youngest son loose for good... (long, sorry) [View all]
FirstLight
Wednesday
OP
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
It's heartbreaking beyond measure when an adult child has issues beyond your control
dlk
Wednesday
#24
That's all you can do. It is heartbreaking, but there is lots of goodness in this world.
judesedit
Wednesday
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