Hi Jerry,

I think you hit the nail on the head with your interpretation, thank you.

I do have issues with self image and worth. I left home when I was 16 and moved to the other side of the world. My father and the first two serious relationships I ever had used to tell me I was fat and ugly and worthless I was. Needless to say you start to believe it but I am not fat and ugly and I have a wonderful husband who tells me everyday how beautiful I am and to stop the negative talk.

I have spent so many years trying to work on these issues and over the last 6 months I have gained a 25 pounds due to emotional eating which was partly due to me cutting my family off via email. They never email me or speak to me and for years I have carried the relationship until I decided to see how long it would take for them to contact me. Unfortunately it took two years and when it happened I got it off my chest and didn't want to speak to them again.

No one has perfect relationships with their family and there's certainly good reason why I moved to Australia from Canada.

I have posted several dreams on your forum and despite all the 'work' I have been doing with my psychologist, I need to do more and a lot of your comments point to my emotionally abusive childhood.

You have certainly given me food for thought...and I am trying my best now to get back on track with my weight and work towards a better me.

thank you Jerry.

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