you would know the following:
* I am stronger now that I have ever been in my life. And it feels great!
* Even though I make mistakes (some pretty huge ones) it is never my intention to hurt anyone or cause anyone pain. I used to always think that if I manipulated a scenario
just right, no one would get hurt and everyone would be happy. Magical thinking, I know.
* This is the happiest I have ever been.
* I don't take anything for granted. Ever.
* I like animals more than people 92% of the time.
* I fall more in love with my daughters every day. I have ZERO desire to claim ownership of them. I am simply blessed to help guide them as they grow and mature into capable and responsible adults.
* I love manual labor and hard work. I grew up on a farm where we worked from sun-up to sun-down. I really don't know any other way.
* I can make you dizzy with my need to always be busy.
My mom used to say that she looked forward to when I came down with a cold because I would actually be still. lol
* I have zero tollerance for animal/child abuse. If I see someone behaving negatively toward either, I will not hesitate to step in. Even if the poorly behaving person is a 700lb man. <gulp>
* I am terrible about my personal safety. I guess I do take something for granted! I assume that people have good intentions and won't hurt me. Even though I have been victimized in the past.
* I am not shy. At all.