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Old Jun 15, 2012, 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SpiritRunner View Post
This is something I relate to, too ..... like with the friend who called me 'fragile' the other day. She also said I was a good person and special and deserved to be treated well/respectfully, but then she had to go and say, because you're fragile!
Okaaaayyy - what I would like is to be respected for my strength in overcoming all this anguish/torment/hellish stuff that I have been through emotionally/mentally/otherwise and building myself back up to the point where I am doing better than I ever have - even though it's not always easy by any means. Yes, my strength has failed me ... or rather I used up what I had and had none for a while .... but now I do. And respect for the victories, respect for me and my strength, that would be nice to have ....
Oh, I don't know if this friend thinking I am fragile means she doesn't respect me/my strength, because I think she does .... but others I know do think less of me because of the struggles I've had.
So, karebear, I have respect for you, for your struggles, your efforts. I do know what it takes, what it costs, and am glad you are still here, trying each day!
Thank you so much. I really needed to hear that and I appreciate it so deeply.
Hugs from:
SpiritRunner
Thanks for this!
SpiritRunner