I suppose if I ever got to the point where I could accept reality as it is rather than trying to change it in my head, I would be approaching full healing. In my mind I am invited to spend a day with the one I once loved. I am paddling a canoe Continue reading Post 12b: Acceptance
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Post 14: Abandoned
I have a coworker who has a cabin up in the wood. He says there are a lot of wild dogs in the area. People will drive up, abandon the animals then drive off. A dog left to fend for himself will go anywhere and do anything for food.
In the same way, Continue reading Post 14: Abandoned
Post 21: Language
I did reach out and found an old friend. We carried on a conversation for a while. Then I said something that she took to mean as something else. That was the end of that.
I am not a diplomat. I wonder now if my language center was damaged by the trauma and I say things that mean something quite the opposite of my intention. In letters and emails, there is no way to read the feedback of the receiver to Continue reading Post 21: Language
Post 23: Fair Weather Friends
A fair weather friend is one who will chum around with us as long as things are going good.
24 A man of many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Pro 18:24 NAS) Continue reading Post 23: Fair Weather Friends