Cognititve Behavior Therapy (counseling) is all about relearning these differences. Your abusers made changes to your self-image, just as my attackers changed my face.

Think about this:

"I am a good person. Sometimes I make mistakes. Sometimes my mistakes are truly horrible, but I am still a good person that made a mistake."

"Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here.
Ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen."

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That is so true, sometimes I forget that thank you for reminding me.
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That used to be a true statement and it is those methods that I have been able to like who I am, me, myself and I. The totality of me is and will always be of the Lord. It is a pleasure to be in your company!!!!
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I love your words!
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I am a good person and made many mistakes. God watched and God forgave. To God be the glory for his mercy, faith, and endurance. Amen
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God forgave because I asked...and asked...and asked...but he did it the first time when he knew my heart was sincere. Just took me a while to catch up