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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I could have written this. For me it cannot be about compassion or empathy. I was someone who for decades could be easily manipulated because of my sense of empathy.

I had to practice radical acceptance. I hate this. This is awful. How could they> How could I allow this for so long! So unfraid....but I cannot change it. There will be no apologies ever. This is who they have always been and I must accept it no matter how much I wish it were different.

The indignation comes back to me in waves no and then when I am stressed out in general, but I let the waves do their thing and pass. I take care of myself. I remind myself acceptance is the only path. Then I hold a magnifying glass to all the good in my life, and I am one of those people who finds a gratitude journal helpful.[/quote]

This is such a good description. And yes -- radical acceptance over trying to feel compassion or empathy for the wrongdoer. It's so much more productive. I felt empathy for them for years, which enabled them to continue to harm me and others. I had to drop my empathy in order to finally see them for who they are.[/quote]

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