My life experiences taught me to suspect and question the kindness of others. I thought there would always be a price to pay when someone was kind to me or loved me. I grew up with active addiction in my family, and the price I paid for kindness and closeness was steep. I could not afford to become close to others, as I did not want to pay that price. When I tried relationships outside the family, I picked the same type of people as my family members, and the relationships failed…
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