I understand what you're saying, Lee Ann. I truly believe her intentions weren't good. We have too much history, but I can put those words aside. Maybe with practice, the feelings will also go away.

It's hard for me to figure out right now whether it's triggered my trust issues or not. Could be a dash of that in there. Makes me feel vulnerable, I suppose. It's difficult to act as if I trust her and then not. ... ...

Ok... I want to think like you do. But somehow, the truth and how I could behave are so totally different. Maybe I'm just making this more difficult for myself. IDK.

I don't know that I can speak one way and feel another, especially here. If I can't put things out the way they are for me, here, where can I? I can hear you countering that already. LOL

Practice! Just Practice!

I feel like arguing the point, but I WILL NOT, right now. I've read and re-read your response. I'll keep reading it until it sinks in and I don't have the impulse to argue, or it diminishes quite a bit. Do we have a deal? I KNOW I need to at least see another perspective!

Lee Ann, I love your tenacity! Thank you for sticking with me this far!