IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE DO-OVER
#122
Originally Posted by ChaiQuilter
Babyfire04 - I read your post incorrectly, I'm so sorry. Sounds like you were too young. Just remember you're worth more then a million of him.
Thank you, it's nice to have a sympathetic ear every now and again :D
#123
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Originally Posted by dreamer2009
Originally Posted by Lisanne
What about you, Dreamer?
I would have come from a family
that loved and cared about me...
that would have formed a completely different me...
a me I would probably like today.
#124
Originally Posted by trisha
Having a career
#125
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Posts: 446
Originally Posted by quilter in the making
Not have let my first husband take away my self-esteem, confidence and sense of self-worth. We've been divorced for 9 years after 27 years of marriage and I still struggle daily with these feelings which have affected me in so many ways. Couple that with a mentally ill sister who does everything possible to diminish me further and cause divisions between others in the family. I guess to sum it up, I would like a do-over to be able to recognize toxic people and rid my life of their drama much earlier.
I am so very blessed with three incredible children, two beautiful and healthy grandsons and a second husband who loves me for just who I am and says I would not be the person I am without living all the previous years exactly as I did.
I am so very blessed with three incredible children, two beautiful and healthy grandsons and a second husband who loves me for just who I am and says I would not be the person I am without living all the previous years exactly as I did.
I LOVE her lots; but I don't Like her -- if you know what I mean. You would think that at 82 she would want to see all her children get along and get together without incidences.
#126
OH - Do I soooo agree with you about toxic people! My mother is the toxic one in my life who caused so many divisions between myself and my brothers and their families. I have decided it is for my best health to stay clear of her and the drama she has caused in my life although I do feel very, very sorry for her. She is 82, lives alone and just sits in her house at her kitchen table all day. No one comes to visit her -- not even my 3 brothers. So what does that tell you?
I LOVE her lots; but I don't Like her -- if you know what I mean. You would think that at 82 she would want to see all her children get along and get together without incidences.[/quote]
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My mother was like this too! I learned to keep my distance, as much as possible! She died at 84, a lonely old woman, I'm sure, & hate to say it, but don't miss her. I loved her, just couldn't like her much. You are about toxic people, & we all need to avoid these kinds, as much as possible, even if we are unlucky enough to be related to them! Like is too short & why put ourselves through it!...
I LOVE her lots; but I don't Like her -- if you know what I mean. You would think that at 82 she would want to see all her children get along and get together without incidences.[/quote]
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My mother was like this too! I learned to keep my distance, as much as possible! She died at 84, a lonely old woman, I'm sure, & hate to say it, but don't miss her. I loved her, just couldn't like her much. You are about toxic people, & we all need to avoid these kinds, as much as possible, even if we are unlucky enough to be related to them! Like is too short & why put ourselves through it!...
#127
None. I've certainly made my share of mistakes and bad decisions in life, but each one has taught me something -- if nothing else -- to have a good dose of humility and not to judge others too quickly.
#129
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: East Tennessee
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I'm not sure I would have done anything differently. I like where my life is now. Decent kids, good husband, nice home, lots of interests and many friends. Things could have been easier several times along the way but then I would not have been as strong. I don't think dwelling too much on "might have been's" is a good idea though. How does that saying go? "Yesterday is just a memory. Tomorrow is just a dream. All we have is today."
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