I believe one of the marks of a maturing life and spirit is the ability to look at all that has gone before in one's life and see that, however awful or good the experiences were, one has been able to glean some wisdom and growth in a good direction. That certainly seems to be the situation in your life, James, and your sharing of it is a gift, and an encouragement, to the rest of us: there's hope yet. Thank you!
I believe one of the marks of a maturing life and spirit is the ability to look at all that has gone before in one's life and see that, however awful or good the experiences were, one has been able to glean some wisdom and growth in a good direction. That certainly seems to be the situation in your life, James, and your sharing of it is a gift, and an encouragement, to the rest of us: there's hope yet. Thank you!