If you want to understand your parents more, get them to talk about their own childhood; and if you listen with compassion, you will learn where their fears and rigid patterns come from. Those people who "did all that stuff to you" were just as frightened and scared as you are.

It feels good to know that I am safe and I am loved.

I am grateful for being alive today. It is my joy and pleasure to live another wonderful day.

Each day is a new opportunity. I chose to make this day a great one.

Don't settle for anybody just to have someone. Set your standards. What kind of love do you want to attract? List the qualities you really want in the relationship. Develop those qualities in yourself and you will attract a person who has them.

I am open and receptive to all the good and abundance in the Universe.

Resistance is the first step to change.