"Here is a rehash, since I couldnTr't find the original post from years ago."
I see, so your self-absorbed? Truly an unfortunate state of existence when there is so much more outside of yourself. Bitterness is a lonely road to walk, but there is One who loved you and gave Himself for you (Gal 2:20)to set you free from self. This is the freedom Jesus speaks of when He said "you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." It's freedom from self, freedom to know and fellowship with God, freedom to "boldly go to the throne of grace" (Heb 4:16), freedom to understand the mind of Christ where all wisdom and knowledge reside (Col 2:1-3), freedom to have peace in your soul, and many more freedoms are yours by faith.
1Jo 5:1 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God.