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@justintyme

Thanks, Joan, for that recommendation of van der Kolk's book. 85 is just getting started ("whippersnapper" status), LoL! Formative events in childhood do seems to exert disproportionate effects on us, whether we're aware of it or not! Looking back at my own circumstances, I sorely wish I had had more accessible role-model mentors; had I had them, I'd be a whole different individual, I'm sure! Ah well...perhaps in my next life, eh? Alohas, -Justin

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joanland | @joanland | Apr 27 1:09pm

@justintyme
Much enjoyed your comments. My belief is that we can continue to learn throughout our lives. The more insight I have into how I acquired some - now negative - reactions or traits gets to the root of why they are there, and if they are no longer useful, I can choose new behaviors or ways of responding. Hard to change well entrenched habits, oh yes, but very rewarding. I'm just so thankful I didn't copy my parents methods of parenting.

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