@chriseppstein And, to put a devil's advocate spin on it - that lack of impulse control can emerge from physical and psychological injury.
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@mollydotcom I acknowledge it may be the best one can do in a bad situation, but I stand by my assertion. growth and changes are needed.
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Replying to @chriseppstein
With you there @chriseppstein I lack impulse control and work at it and I don't think it's an issue of being weak in thought or character.

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@mollydotcom You know I love you and that we all have flaws. If it's not a character flaw, why are you working on it.
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@chriseppstein It's not a flaw of character. It's a flaw of defense. Abused children often lack good defenses. We mature, we work to repair.
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