Two things:
I used to say things like "I wouldn't trade these experiences for anything"
That is called Romancing (I'm sure you know that) like "Those were the good Old days"
but we know they were the bad old days.
BUT
Considering that you, as you are now and going forward are the culmination of your life experiences, if those things hadn't happened, you would not be who you are now.
That is a bitter pill to swallow, but life is hard and then you die.
In between we can only try to make a positive difference in other peoples lives, which is rewarding in its own right.

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