There was a time I had compassion for everyone else, but not myself. Jenny, it is ok to have compassion for yourself, as well. I have finally accepted (sort of) my shortcomings… extra wide hips, misshapen foot, fine hair, and a short temper. I reached a point where if someone wants to come and visit me, but does not like my hair or my house, then they really came to visit my hair or my house, and they are then free to leave.

Guess what I am trying to say is: you are bright and have compassion for others. You have these qualities without the example set by your family members. That is something of which to be proud. As Jeff said, you have LIVED it.

Warm regards,

Whatever thy hands find to do, do it with all thy might. Ecc. 9:10

Joan Geohegan