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So your family was emotionally neglectful.

Do you treat others that way and use it as an excuse knowing how hurtful it is?
Or become love and nurture others? :)
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Peapod · 61-69, F Best Comment
It took a long time to heal and understand where I came from. I took my job as a parent very seriously, so I had lots of motivation to not do what was done to me. I didn't even know how screwed up my family was until I got away from them and it was a long process to become who I am today.

I most definitely chose compassion towards others and myself after what I have been through. I feel very fortunate because many people never get that.