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81. I want to thank everyone Especially my dear friend Peggy

Fri Sep 5, 2025, 04:53 PM

Friday

Reading this thread all the stories has truly been a healing process for me.

there were a lot of healing tears yesterday.

Living so many years thinking it was my mistake, my fault to suddenly realize
I wasn't to blame at all. Learning that the survival mechanism I used to leave w/o harm
is a common response . I am so thankful for DU's wisdom.

Thank You DU . You rock .

I am not alone , while it saddens me that so many have similar or even worse experiences.
I am comforted by your presence .

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