We make our choices based on the life experiences of not only ourselves, but by the people closest to us. Whether it is due to advice taken, mistakes learned from, or preventive measures to not repeat history, we should remember that it all happens for a reason. Resentment, like jealousy, is a wasted emotion that has no positive outcome. You get nothing from it, except negativity towards those you harbor this feeling against. Realize whatever you want...

...but realize the person that was holding you back just might be yourself.