DEAR ANNIE: I wanted to write in with a mindset shift that I have had over the past couple of years. What helps me get over childhood trauma is the realization that I am who I am because of the things I’ve experienced -- both the good things and the awful things that stem from my childhood and how I’ve lived as a result. Our parents were humans and went through their own trauma as well. I forgive them and realize they were doing the best they could. Life is a journey, and we’re all still on it. -- Moving Forward
DEAR MOVING FORWARD: It sounds like you have found grace for both your family and yourself, which is a pillar in living a peaceful, happy life. I hope your letter inspires others to let go of the ways they may have been wronged in the past and to embrace the journey of life -- no easy feat!
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