How I did it: Calm observation, patience & faith, learning & writing, & NOT REACTING to other people!!!

It takes YEARS, but eventually you will stabilize and slowly form your
own personality, your own sense of self, be able to think for yourself and make decisions on your own, and value yourself and your own beliefs.

Lessons & tips: Think holistic - take care of your health and body, learn to deal with hostile and abusive people, understand proper finances, discover meaningful work, become organized.

DO NOT REACT to other people - especially people who are hostile and abusive towards you.  If you react, you will become just like them and deny yourself your own character.  INSTEAD, pause and think of what you'd like to say, or just avoid them.

Resources: Book(s):
How to Live with a Neurotic - Albert Ellis
Co-dependent No More - Melodie Beattie, If you had controlling parents - Dan Neuharth
Your Money or Your Life - Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin
Getting Things Done - David Allen
First Things First - Stephen Covey
Smart Choices - John S. Hammond et al
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living - Dale Carnegie
The Pathfinder - Nicholas Lore
The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle
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