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....those who find it difficult to care for themselves.
I am a very empathic person, so it comes naturally for me to care about others. My husband lacks empathy and has a hard time caring about others, but he is not an unkind person. It just isn't a natural part of his personality.
I can't imagine not caring about others, especially those people who grew up in an abusive household, as I did. My sister and I have talked often about how we have struggled all our lives to value ourselves. We understand where that difficulty comes from: our cruel parents' mistreatment. However, growing up in terror and emotional pain caused both of us to become even more loving. We care deeply for people whose lives were negatively impacted by child abuse and who as a result may not have very good self-esteem.
I guess it is difficult for me to understand the person who told you they couldn't care for you because you didn't care for yourself. I'm sure that I would care for you a lot!! And I do care!
A very thought-provoking thread with interesting posts. Thank you for sharing this.
(Edited to add a word I forgot.)
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