I need some help with a problem. As some of you know, my family was/is terrible abusive to me. Physical, emotional, and

[MetaphysicalMama]

57. Walked in your shoes.

Dear Debm55,
I am older than you and estranged myself from my family about 20 years ago. It was a little difficult at first, not answering letters, not answering the phone. Now I am more content and satisfied with life and try to focus on gratitude and things I like to do. I am very fortunate to now have a supportive husband.
My early life was bumpy, and I had to clean myself up (cigarettes, alcohol, suicidal), now I'm vegetarian. The first book I read that helped me was 'Codependent No More'; this was the genesis of my recovery. I am an extreme empath and developed clairaudience and a few other 'clairs after meditating for years. Unfortunately, this means I am aware of the darkness in others, now I know it is not my thinking. My mantra is: I forgive all of all and I forgive myself most of all. I bless people into their highest and best life and release them to Source/Angels.
I accept each and every individual I meet with as much compassion as possible and avoid toxic people if possible.
I have been both a nurse and a teacher, from my experiences in hospice care I learned that the purpose of life is to learn from your experiences and to seek the highest spiritual path of goodness and love that resonates with you. People like the Orange One will go screaming into death.
You are only in charge of your life. I send you Blessings and Strength. I know that sometimes it is difficult just to keep on keeping on. Search for help, ask for help --the universe will answer.
MM