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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 629630" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>dtsc, I don't know the post you are answering. I can't see it. However, your post is wonderful.</p><p></p><p>I too have opened up to people whereas in the past I have had to keep my family issues to myself. I mean, the few I even approached a bit looked so horrified that I backed down.</p><p></p><p>I have found wonderful people to tell who are right here on this board and I feel I know them better than some in real life.</p><p></p><p>I have also found "safe" people in Al-Anon and in a woman's group I go to for therapy. Sometimes strangers at first turn into your best friends and advocates and you can also be there for them. Cool, isn't it?</p><p></p><p>My goal in life is to experience the serenity I have found. I have people who share my DNA, but, except for my son 36 and his son, no interest in being abused again. My real family...husband and kids are a Godsend. I was truly blessed to have them in my life. I think it is great that you sort of made your own family with friends.</p><p></p><p>If you don't have trust, you don't have anything. I choose to be with those who will be good to me and me to them and to live a peaceful life. Since turning fifty, my life totally changed for the better when I realized that I do not need to be abused.</p><p></p><p>I am glad you feel at least comfy with your father's family. The more positive light in your life, the better it is when the going gets tough.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 629630, member: 1550"] dtsc, I don't know the post you are answering. I can't see it. However, your post is wonderful. I too have opened up to people whereas in the past I have had to keep my family issues to myself. I mean, the few I even approached a bit looked so horrified that I backed down. I have found wonderful people to tell who are right here on this board and I feel I know them better than some in real life. I have also found "safe" people in Al-Anon and in a woman's group I go to for therapy. Sometimes strangers at first turn into your best friends and advocates and you can also be there for them. Cool, isn't it? My goal in life is to experience the serenity I have found. I have people who share my DNA, but, except for my son 36 and his son, no interest in being abused again. My real family...husband and kids are a Godsend. I was truly blessed to have them in my life. I think it is great that you sort of made your own family with friends. If you don't have trust, you don't have anything. I choose to be with those who will be good to me and me to them and to live a peaceful life. Since turning fifty, my life totally changed for the better when I realized that I do not need to be abused. I am glad you feel at least comfy with your father's family. The more positive light in your life, the better it is when the going gets tough. [/QUOTE]
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