Thanks for the input. I am not feeling ashamed of myself anymore, but more just still a bit of "I can't believe I did that!" kind of embarassment.

I do have lots of compassion for myself. I have come a loooooong way, baby and am very proud of who I have become and where I am going.

I try not to bring any baggage into the new (and great!) relationship. There are times that I still respond in old ways, but I catch myself and know that those type of responses don't work for me.

I am glad to see so many good women make so many positive changes in their lives. I only wish I knew then what I know now - but I can only know that I learned so much compassion from this experience. Now maybe I just need to show myself a bit more compassion.

Thanks again.
Ann