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Maggie, Wonderful heartfelt piece. Thank you. D

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Love this Maggie! Your healing journey is inspirational!

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❤️❤️❤️

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"Your steadfast way of life was my greatest gift because it led me to the path I walk today".

Or, as I used to say, "Gifted by pain". By the suffering I went through for the relationship with my parents. For their little emotional maturity. For my lack of emotional depth.

Until everything changed. Just because of that pain. That was the enabler of new growth.

Thanks for writing this article.

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Yes! Such a pivotal moment! It felt like getting launched into a whole new world!

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True. Its realisation was for sure a pivotal moment. But, still, it does not make it any easier ;)

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Ain't that the truth!!

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This is so beautifully written. And so relatable. Thank you for sharing and peace to you this weekend ❤️

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Thank you Lindsey! You tooo! :)

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Oh my god, IN TEARS. My heart is breaking -- open. Thank you. This was so cathartic to read.

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Sending love!!!!

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This made me stop and think. Also to adjust and accommodate. To have patience and just let my mom be who she is without putting pressure on myself or to feel guilty about what I can or cannot do. Thank you for your perspective and words from your heart.

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Thank you for this comment! It is a really hard shift to make and one I wish I had more time to put into practice with my mom. Relationships are so complex. Just having an awareness is a huge first step. :)

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Thank you for this. ❤️

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