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Jeff Witzeman's avatar

Trust is breaking down in a lot of circles. In some cases it is not bad because it needs to break down. There are people that are lying to us that are finally being found out. For those who haven't gone through the personal process of losing everything, it can be scary. But like you say, transformation is possible and I just keep trying to remind my loved ones that I believe in them and believe they will make it through.

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What a wonderful piece, Meredith. And yes I identify with Jeff (comments below) who knows what it's like to lose everything. After being dumped by a friend of 54 years (and others in my immediate circle) I ended up in quiet solitude and found I liked it quite a bit--as opposed to friends and family who chastised me for my beliefs, and could not accept me for who I am and the person I changed to be as I learn and grow. Everyone had a model of me that they liked, and stupid me would put on an act trying to be accepted. Enough of that!!! It made me realize how hard I worked trying to get people to like me, and that it was due to past trauma, with a mother who was under assault from her mother and my father, and passed that anxiety on. I read Hubl, also, and love his ideas for healing society. Besides your work Meredith, I also like reading (and watching podcasts) of Dr. Gabor Mate, who has done brilliant work on generational trauma. Blessings to you, thank you so much for your wisdom.

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