tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734570754308636217.post8578131215835722827..comments2008-07-24T00:23:09.710-02:30Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07841271311766965813noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734570754308636217.post-42849365525066097932008-07-24T00:23:00.000-02:302008-07-24T00:23:00.000-02:30Alison, I was just reading through your post, and it surely struck a nerve for me. You were able to put into words what I have been feeling for so long. Actually, this week I had said "yes" to something that certainly should have been a "no", and, as you indicate, the cycle of self-destruction began. And, for me, guilt and low self esteem as well!<BR/><BR/>I absolutely LOVE your explanation about how we teach them that their time, energy, talent, peace of mind etc., is more important than ours. Had never looked at it this way before. It has almost become a way of life for me ..... saying "yes" to whatever (when I really mean "no"), and then beating myself up for days and weeks afterwards! My ego has been having a field day for a very long time! I now have a flicker of hope that I may be able to actually say "no". What possibilities it would open up!<BR/>Thank you so much Alison for letting me see that change may be possible!<BR/>Judy-AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com